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ACT 2013: Parasite Control in Foals

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When Should Foals Be Dewormed?

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Understanding and Controlling Equine Internal Parasites
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 8, 2018
Learn important facts about equine internal parasites and their control in this special report!
Read MoreClinical Signs of Internal Parasites in Horses
by Martin Krarup Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVM | Jun 21, 2017
Dr. Martin Nielsen gives a basic overview of health issues that could indicate your horse has “worms.”
Read MoreWhen Should Foals Be Dewormed?
by Kenton Morgan, DVM | Jun 16, 2017
Foals are at the greatest risk for internal parasites. Dr. Kenton Morgan offers advice for protecting them.
Read MoreCrowdfunding Project Receives Recognition
by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment | May 23, 2014
The crowdfunding project, “Let the germs get the worms: Testing a novel probiotic compound for treatment of equine parasites,” began in January and has raised more than $8,000 so far.
Read MoreACT 2013: Parasite Control in Foals
by The Horse Staff | Aug 7, 2013
Dr. Wendy Vaala shares important information about proper internal parasite control and deworming for suckling and weanling foals. She especially emphasizes the importance of treating roundworm infection.
Read MoreDeworming, Part 1: Then vs. Now
by The Horse Staff | Apr 1, 2013
Dr. Steve Sundholm of Equus Veterinary Service in Oregon City, Ore., talks about changes in internal parasite control protocols for horses over the years and introduces strategic deworming.
Read MoreTapeworms: An Underrated Threat
by The Horse Staff | Jan 13, 2009
Sponsored by Fort Dodge Animal Health
Read MoreDiagnosing Equine Parasite Infections: Examining the Evidence
by Multiple Authors | Jan 17, 2008
New recommendations for worm control in horses are based on treating some horses more and others less. A “selective” deworming program will result in fewer treatments given (leading to less drug resistance), but if used properly will still result in better overall parasite control.
Read MoreEnvironment: Development and Persistence of Parasites
by Multiple Authors | Jan 17, 2008
The horse’s environment is a critical elements to consider when constructing an effective anti-parasite strategy. The key to exploiting environmental events is understanding when and how Mother Nature works in our perpetual battle against worms.
Read MoreAge-Related Parasites: Scourges of Foals and Young Horses
by Karen Briggs | Nov 1, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is part eleven of a 12-part series on internal parasites of horses.
BY KAREN BRIGGS, WITH CRAIG REINEMEYER, DVM, PHD; DENNIS FRENCH, DVM, MS, DIPL. ABVP; AND RAY KAPLAN, DVM, PHD
Read MoreAscarids: A Growing Problem
by Karen Briggs | Mar 1, 2004
Editor’s Note: This is part 3 in a 12-part series on internal parasites of horses.
In the world of internal parasites, ascarids get no respect. Unlike strongyles, they aren’t a high-drama threat to your horse’s health, and they
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