The Past, Present, and Future of Equine Deworming
Merial
May 12, 2012
Parasitologists now recommend deworming based upon the each horse’s needs, determined by fecal egg counts.
Parasitologists now recommend deworming based upon the each horse’s needs, determined by fecal egg counts.
Work with your veterinarian to properly time treatment and avoid perpetuating drug-resistant parasites.
Martin Nielsen, DVM, PhD, Dipl. EVPC, and Amanda Adams, PhD, will present at the conference.
All horses’ health can be compromised by the development of parasite resistance to dewormers.
Goals include discussion on maximizing drug efficacy and minimizing development of parasitic resistance.
The parasite Besnoitia bennetti grows in tiny cysts in the skin, organs, and eyes of affected animals.
This year’s program will focus on pasture weed control, reducing parasite loads, and when to fertilize.
One veterinarian combined a barbecue and fecal egg testing to educate clients on a new deworming strategy.
The seminar will feature speakers reviewing the life cycles of parasites and explaining how resistance occurs.
Taking certain steps during autumn months can help ensure your horse maintains his good health.
Nielsen presented during TheHorse.com’s webinar entitled “Horse Worms: Learning to Live with Them.”
Nielsen joined the UK Gluck Equine Research Center as an assistant professor in parasitology in August.
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.
Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky describes the take-home messages from a recently published study that found winning Standardbred racehorses had significant worm burdens–even more than some horses that did not perform as well.
High strongyle egg counts in Standardbred trotters didn’t have a negative association with racing performance.
Meeting will feature presentations on equine nutrition, parasite resistance, and equine disease traceability.
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