Deworming & Internal Parasites

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Got Bots?; bots

Got Bots?

Bots are pesky creatures, capable of causing irritation and physical damage to horses. They aren’t categorized as being the worst of internal parasites, but they can cause problems externally and internally.

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Old Draft Horse

Equine Immunity From Birth to Old Age

Many factors affect your horse’s ability to mount an effective immune response, one of which is his age. Learn more about the horse’s immune system and how it functions at every stage of his life.

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periocular habronemiasis

Nonhealing Equine Conjunctivitis? Parasites Might be to Blame

Periocular habronemiasis appears as granulous lesions around the eye as a result of parasite infestations. While it was once more common in tropical and subtropical climates, veterinarians have begun diagnosing it in regions as far north as Europe and the United States.

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Horse Parasites and Gut Microbiota; Horses Standing in Pasture

The Link Between Horse Parasites and Gut Microbiota

Findings from a recent study could afford a better understanding of how parasites choose their hosts within a herd and lead to the identification of biomarkers that could help pinpoint which horses are more likely to be wormy, researchers said.

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equine vet ce

UK to Host Revamped Equine Showcase, Equine Vet CE Session

The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host its 8th Annual UK Equine Showcase in conjunction with an Equine Vet Continuing Education session (formerly known as the Kentucky Breeders’ Short Course) Jan. 25-26, 2019.

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