Linseed oil added to the diet of horses appears to reduce strongyle numbers – study
“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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Horsetalk’s popular equine parasite series — as well as the latest research on parasites in horses.
Naturally occurring bacterial dewormer a big step closer after promising study results
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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Vets say “paradigm shift” in horse deworming attitudes needed
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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Equine parasitologist explains modern strategies for worm control
“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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Antibody detection methods show their strength in detecting tapeworms in horses
“Diagnostics can be enhanced by the use of antibody detection methods,” the researchers say.
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Donkeys in Israel were tested for two troubling parasites: High levels of exposure were found
Researchers provide the first report of the exposure of donkeys to Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora species in Israel.
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Parasite conservation. Is there such a thing?
Parasites are described as one of the last frontiers, with only a fraction of them formally identified.
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Three-antigen cocktail behind blood test for small strongyles
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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Parasite course offers fun and education for horse owners
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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World expert shares inside secrets of equine creepy crawlies
While your horse is outside doing its thing, find out what is going on inside of it!
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Sweden’s horse owners could manage parasite burdens better, study finds
“Educating owners regarding optimal pasture management appears vital.”
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Unusual parasite burdens of horses on Canadian island revealed
Researchers find that Sable Island horses harbored parasites no longer commonly found in domestic horses.
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Parasites take on starring role in equine film awards
Martin Nielsen’s popular deworming video series takes out an Equus Film Award.
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Equine parasite resistance: Science on track to find the right genes
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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Debunking deworming pamphlets: Has science and age caught up on them?
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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Does your horse have worms? Science and a special herd of horses can answer that
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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Deworming dilemma: “I only own one horse”
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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The importance of fecal egg counts in equine parasite control
Parasitologist Martin Nielsen tells us why parasite egg counts are absolutely necessary for constructing an effective parasite control programme.
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Daily dewormers ineffective in horse parasite resistance battle
In his latest “Deworm Debunk” parasitologist Martin Nielsen looks at daily dewormers.
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Why “roughs” in pastures are good for horses
If conditions are not ideal “the only thing you will have accomplished with or mowing or harrowing is to spread out the larvae more and expose the horses more”.
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