Variations in different fecal egg count methods in horses highlighted
Researchers put forward correction factors to help standardize results from various fecal egg count techniques in horses.
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Parasite Focus
Horsetalk’s popular equine parasite series — as well as research on parasites in horses.
Antibody-based tests crucial to sustainable control of horse parasites – review
Scientists examine the use of innovative diagnostics to aid the sustainable management of parasitic worms in horses.
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Sweden changed its horse deworming strategy. Here are the results
The use of dewormers can be greatly reduced when based on faecal analyses, the findings show.
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Brazil study finds widespread ivermectin resistance to small redworms
The year-long study in São Paulo state aimed to assess the effectiveness of ivermectin as an anthelmintic in naturally infected horses on 12 breeding farms, involving a total of 123 horses.
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Why you shouldn’t deworm all your horses, all the time
What are parasite refugia? Why are they important in parasite control? Martin Nielsen explains why.
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Deworm debunk: Wormer rotation and resistance in horses
Does dewormer rotation prevent drug resistance? Well, maybe not. Watch this video and learn why.
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Deworm debunk: Do you deworm at the first frost?
Do you deworm at the first frost? Watch this video and learn why that does not make much sense.
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The worm turns … into a video series on parasite control in horses
Series of short video messages aim to debunk myths over worming and how best to manage equine parasite control.
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Computer model paints a 40-year picture of future worm resistance in horses
Model which took five years to develop can make predictions for 20, 30, 40 years or more in the matter of a few hours.
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Red alert for horses: Encysted small redworms can be killers
There are only two active ingredients licensed to treat encysted small redworm: a single dose of moxidectin or a five-day course of fenbendazole.
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Latest science advances included in makeover of equine parasite handbook
Second edition of Handbook of Equine Parasite Control is published.
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Keeping on top of worms in young horses requires a plan – and here it is
Good worm control is essential for maintaining health in young horses.
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Parasite resistance likely in every horse operation around the globe, says expert
“The first step is to acknowledge the extent of the problem,” says Dr Martin Nielsen.
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Cyathostominosis: The deadly disease that could be lurking in your horse
Horses younger than five or those with previously poorly managed worm burdens are the most susceptible to diseases such as cyathostominosis.
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Death by deworming? Many horse owners still getting it wrong
British survey reveals almost a third of horse owners are using the wrong wormer when treating for encysted small redworm.
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Parasite egg counts: Now there’s an app
Groundbreaking technology could revolutionize fecal egg counts.
Read more23 – The perils of youth
Young horses have an ability to fend off several of the parasites that commonly afflict horses.
Read more22 – Cardinal drenching sins
No new drench families are on the immediate horizon. We have to make do with what we have and it’s our responsibility to use them as effectively as possible.
Read more21 – Fighting against worm resistance
Parasites have been gradually adapting in the long-running battle with resistance, not just in horses but in all manner of species where drenches are used, such as sheep and cattle.
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20 – Doing a fecal egg count
A fecal egg count will provide you with much-needed information on the effectiveness of your deworming program.
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