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Parasite series

Horsetalk’s popular equine parasite series — as well as the latest research on parasites in horses.

The University of Kentucky's famous parasitology herd at Gluck. No seasonal differences in strongylid egg shedding were found in the herd.
Health News Parasite series 

Study examines year-long parasite dynamics in a herd that has never received deworming drugs

February 11, 2022February 15, 2022 Horsetalk.co.nz 2581 Views 0 Comments

No seasonal differences in strongylid egg shedding were found in the Kentucky herd at the center of the study.

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The minimum time for eggs to develop into the third larval stage was between 4 and 22 days. Development of the eggs was slowest at 10°C and fastest at 30°C.
Care & Training News Parasite series 

First evidence of cyathostomin resistance in Australia to top-shelf dewormer

December 5, 2021December 9, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 6254 Views 0 Comments

“Moxidectin is arguably the last effective anthelmintic to manage cyathostomins in horses; however resistance was detected on more than one occasion in this study.”

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Vegetable oils are widely used in horse nutrition because they are readily available sources of slow-release energy and high levels of unsaturated fatty acids.
Health News Parasite series 

Linseed oil added to the diet of horses appears to reduce strongyle numbers – study

June 9, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 11003 Views 0 Comments

“Results indicate that properly selected plant additives obtained from arable crops may be helpful in limiting the numbers of drug-resistant strongylids.”

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Martin Nielsen with a jar of roundworms collected from a foal in 1923.
Health News Parasite series 

Naturally occurring bacterial dewormer a big step closer after promising study results

April 18, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7398 Views 0 Comments

Findings indicate that the treatment could make a significant contribution to the long-term, safe, and effective control of ascarid parasites.

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The minimum time for eggs to develop into the third larval stage was between 4 and 22 days. Development of the eggs was slowest at 10°C and fastest at 30°C.
Health News Parasite series 

Vets say “paradigm shift” in horse deworming attitudes needed

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Mark Andrews 10052 Views 0 Comments

The number of fecal egg count tests performed has increased, but veterinarians are concerned at the low number of tests relative to the number of doses sold, and the increase in anthelmintic sales between 2016 and 2018.

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Project WORMS has been launched in Britain to help find a solution to the rapidly growing problem of resistance to equine worming products.
Health News Parasite series 

Equine parasitologist explains modern strategies for worm control

January 12, 2021January 16, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7313 Views 0 Comments

“De-worming every six to eight weeks and rotating between products is still very common around the world but this sort of carpet bombing is completely unnecessary.”

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All horses are at risk of tapeworm infection, but youngsters are the most vulnerable.
Health News Parasite series 

Antibody detection methods show their strength in detecting tapeworms in horses

November 1, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 6943 Views 0 Comments

“Diagnostics can be enhanced by the use of antibody detection methods,” the researchers say.

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Health News Parasite series 

Donkeys in Israel were tested for two troubling parasites: High levels of exposure were found

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 6390 Views 0 Comments

Researchers provide the first report of the exposure of donkeys to Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora species in Israel.

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News Parasite series Research 

Parasite conservation. Is there such a thing?

August 3, 2020August 7, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 6167 Views 0 Comments

Parasites are described as one of the last frontiers, with only a fraction of them formally identified.

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This image of a horse's caecum - the first portion of the large bowel - shows the damage that can be caused by encysted strongyles, also known as cyathostomins. Encysted strongyles are very resilient. ©
News Parasite series Research 

Three-antigen cocktail behind blood test for small strongyles

May 24, 2020May 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 7586 Views 0 Comments

Until now it has not been possible to test for encysted small strongyles as faecal egg counts detect the presence of only egg-laying adult worms.

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Education & Entertainment Parasite series 

Parasite course offers fun and education for horse owners

May 3, 2020May 4, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 6883 Views 0 Comments

Westgate Labs‘ Introduction to Parasites is the first course of its kind to be published on a new training hub specifically for equestrians called BETA EquiToolz.

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Martin Nielsen with a jar of roundworms collected from a foal in 1923.
Education & Entertainment Parasite series 

World expert shares inside secrets of equine creepy crawlies

April 12, 2020May 12, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 7975 Views 0 Comments

While your horse is outside doing its thing, find out what is going on inside of it!

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Careful management of antibiotic use will ensure these crucial drugs remain effective in treating horses for generations to come. Photo: File
News Parasite series Research 

Sweden’s horse owners could manage parasite burdens better, study finds

April 9, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 7353 Views 0 Comments

“Educating owners regarding optimal pasture management appears vital.”

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News Parasite series 

Unusual parasite burdens of horses on Canadian island revealed

March 3, 2020March 9, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 9848 Views 0 Comments

Researchers find that Sable Island horses harbored parasites no longer commonly found in domestic horses.

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Martin Nielsen filming one of the videos in his equine parasite series.
News Parasite series 

Parasites take on starring role in equine film awards

January 9, 2020January 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 8733 Views 0 Comments

Martin Nielsen’s popular deworming video series takes out an Equus Film Award.

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News Parasite series 

Equine parasite resistance: Science on track to find the right genes

December 14, 2019December 22, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 8357 Views 0 Comments

Scientists are starting to navigate the genetic landscape in terms of equine dewormer resistance, with new drug targets on the horizon.

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Project WORMS has been launched in Britain to help find a solution to the rapidly growing problem of resistance to equine worming products.
Parasite series 

Debunking deworming pamphlets: Has science and age caught up on them?

December 10, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 8395 Views 0 Comments

Parasitologist Martin Nielsen explains why some of the information on dewormer labels isn’t helpful — it may be up to 30 years old.

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The University of Kentucky's famous parasitology herd at Gluck. No seasonal differences in strongylid egg shedding were found in the herd.
Parasite series 

Does your horse have worms? Science and a special herd of horses can answer that

December 7, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 8520 Views 2 Comments

Gluck’s parasitology research herd has enabled scientists to determine the right path for deworming horses, leading to the development of several diagnostic tests.

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Parasite series 

Deworming dilemma: “I only own one horse”

December 3, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 10251 Views 1 Comment

Parasite control if you own only one horse will depend on where your horse lives, and how often it mixes with other horses.

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Faecal egg counts should be a key part of a parasite management programme.
Parasite series 

The importance of fecal egg counts in equine parasite control

November 26, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 9056 Views 0 Comments

Parasitologist Martin Nielsen tells us why parasite egg counts are absolutely necessary for constructing an effective parasite control programme.

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