For decades, the accepted deworming practice has been to rotationally deworm horses every two months. But in the face of parasite resistance, rotational deworming has quickly become a problem. Here are the facts on deworming, including the importance of fecal egg counts and how to adjust your deworming program.

The Problem of Parasite Resistance

We have just a few different wormer active ingredients in our arsenal: fenbendazole, pyrantel, ivermectin, and moxidectin. Though there are countless different wormer brands, they all use these same ingredients to kill off intestinal parasites. The problem occurs when parasites develop a […]

Ideal Deworming Program for Your Stable: A Guide

With parasite resistance on the rise, vets are advising horse and stable owners to change their deworming programs. If you haven’t yet adopted the practice of strategic deworming, then it may be time to take a look at your stable’s deworming program. The below tips can help you to create an ideal deworming program for your stable.

Understanding Fecal Egg Counts

Fecal egg counts are the basis of your strategic deworming program. These counts measure the parasite egg counts present in each horse’s […]

Ensure Safe Vaccinations for Your Horse: Key Tips

Vaccinations are a must for most performance horses, and vaccinating your horse is a routine aspect of his health care. While vaccines are carefully developed and monitored to be as safe as possible, adverse reactions can and do happen. These tips can help you to maximize your horse’s safety when he does need to be vaccinated.

Determine Your Horse’s Risk Factors

One of the simplest ways to reduce your horse’s risk of having an adverse vaccine reaction is to only give him the vaccines that […]