Everything you need to know about winter worming
Worming and Parasites

Everything you need to know about winter worming

Small redworm Cyathostomin/Small Strongyles, are one of the most common endoparasites in equines, and during the winter, the larvae (larval Cyathostominosis) hibernate in the gut wall (hypobiotic l...

Worming and ParasitesAll You Need to Know About Autumn Worming

All You Need to Know About Autumn Worming

As autumn approaches, we need to be aware of horse hunting worms that will be emerging from the summer grasses. Months of warm and wet weather provide ideal conditions for seasonal parasites, so un...

Worming and ParasitesLet’s Talk About Tapeworms!

Let’s Talk About Tapeworms!

The tapeworm is a danger to horses and, of the 3 tapeworm species affecting horses in the UK, the most common is Anoplocephala perfoliata. This pale-coloured parasite has a flat, segmented body and...

Worming and ParasitesQuick guide to Spring worming

Quick guide to Spring worming

Spring is an important time for horse worm control, as the breeding cycle is dormant during the cold winter months. The increase in temperature in the spring leads to the recrudescence of larvae an...

Worming and ParasitesSpring & Summer Equine Worming

Spring & Summer Equine Worming

One of the many jobs of the horse owner is assessing your horses worming needs for the year ahead. Some things to bear in mind as you decide on your horses’ needs are: No one single treatment will...

Animal healthIdentifying & treating Encysted Redworm in horses

Identifying & treating Encysted Redworm in horses

Small redworm Cyathostomin/Small Strongyles, are one of the most common endoparasites in equines. According to studies, up to 30% of the horse population in the USA can’t naturally keep their intes...