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Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM, is an associate professor of parasitology and the Schlaikjer professor in equine infectious disease at the University of Kentucky's Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center, in Lexington. His research focus includes parasite diagnostic measures and drug resistance. Known as a foremost expert in the field of equine parasites, Nielsen chaired the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) parasite control task force, which produced the “AAEP Parasite Control Guidelines.”
Posted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Jun 26, 2015 | Article, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care
An equine parasitologist answers a horse owner question about these mysterious worms.
Read MorePosted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Apr 30, 2015 | Deworming & Internal Parasites, Foal Care, Horse Care, Media, Seminars, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Vet and Professional, Video
Dr. Martin Nielsen shares cutting-edge information about equine parasite control. Does your dewormer work? Find out in this information packed presentation.
Read MorePosted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Dec 10, 2014 | Article, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Winter Care
Is it worthwhile to deworm my horses during the winter?
Read MorePosted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Dec 1, 2014 | Across the Fence
Read more about how Dr. Martin Nielsen helped launch the first crowdfunding project for equine research.
Read MorePosted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Sep 26, 2014 | Article, Deworming & Internal Parasites
An owner seeks advice about deworming her horse that lives alone, travels to a public barn for exercise, and had a fecal sample that did not reveal any parasite eggs.
Read MorePosted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Mar 31, 2014 | Article, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care, Older Horse Care Concerns
Last spring my veterinarian requested her clients stop deworming their horses. We now do no deworming and have her perform two fecal egg counts per year–one in the spring and one in the fall. Is this program of not deworming okay for my horses?
Read MorePosted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Jun 13, 2012 | Basic Care, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Farm and Barn, Healthy Farm Management, Horse Care, Media, Seminars, University of Kentucky Diagnostic Research Lecture Series, Vet and Professional, Video, Waste & Manure Management
Dr. Martin Nielsen of UK’s Gluck Equine Research Center presents recent equine parasite-control case studies.
Read MorePosted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Oct 25, 2011 | Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care, Media, Video, Webcasts
Are you concerned about worms in your horses? If you’re not, you should be! Learn why we need to learn to live with the worms to a degree, and how to protect your horses while minimizing dewormer resistance.
Read MorePosted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | May 1, 2010 | Article
It shouldn’t really surprise us: parasites are becoming increasingly resistant to the drugs we use. Bacteria are now increasingly resistant to antibiotics, malaria parasites are widely resistant to antimalarials, and parasites are no different. We should all learn the lesson from history.
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Posted by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | May 1, 2010 | Article
Parasites should be viewed as a natural state, and we should recognize that even frequent treatments will not prevent them completely. Our goal is not to eliminate parasites, as history has shown us this is impossible and only leads to anthelmintic resistance. Instead, our goal should be to reduce parasite contamination levels in the environment and thereby keep parasite burdens under control.
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