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The commonest types of worms that infect equids are the small strongyles (also known as cyathostomins).
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Vets say “paradigm shift” in horse deworming attitudes needed

April 5, 2021April 5, 2021 Mark Andrews 3806 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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Equine parasitologist explains modern strategies for worm control

January 12, 2021January 16, 2021 Horsetalk.co.nz 3023 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.
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Antibody detection methods show their strength in detecting tapeworms in horses

November 1, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2411 Views 0 Comments

“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

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2288 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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Parasite conservation. Is there such a thing?

August 3, 2020August 7, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 2557 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. ©
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Three-antigen cocktail behind blood test for small strongyles

May 24, 2020May 28, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3383 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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Parasite course offers fun and education for horse owners

May 3, 2020May 4, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3095 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.
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World expert shares inside secrets of equine creepy crawlies

April 12, 2020April 22, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3855 Views 0 Comments

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

April 9, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 3787 Views 0 Comments

“Educating owners regarding optimal pasture management appears vital.”

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Unusual parasite burdens of horses on Canadian island revealed

March 3, 2020March 9, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5606 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.
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Parasites take on starring role in equine film awards

January 9, 2020January 26, 2020 Horsetalk.co.nz 5061 Views 0 Comments

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

December 14, 2019December 22, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4852 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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Parasite series 

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

December 10, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4816 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, set up by Gene Lyons and Harold Drudge.
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 4989 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 6485 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 5114 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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Parasite series 

Daily dewormers ineffective in horse parasite resistance battle

November 23, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 5928 Views 3 Comments

In his latest “Deworm Debunk” parasitologist Martin Nielsen looks at daily dewormers.

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Parasite series 

Why “roughs” in pastures are good for horses

November 19, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 6314 Views 3 Comments

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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New research shows that horses are more likely to see out shelter from the sun and insects than from cold, wet weather, which makes donkeys run for cover.
Parasite series 

How science is helping horses to weather the worms

November 16, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 4762 Views 0 Comments

Researchers are using computer simulation to add weather variables from around the world to predict seasonal parasite prevalence.

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The commonest types of worms that infect equids are the small strongyles (also known as cyathostomins).
Parasite series 

Deworm debunk: Why confining horses after deworming doesn’t make sense

November 12, 2019December 17, 2019 Horsetalk.co.nz 6458 Views 6 Comments

“We have to remember that the worms that come out after deworming are actually dead.”

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