Q&A: Controlling Parasites in Horses
- Topics: Article, Deworming & Internal Parasites, Horse Care
Q: When is the best time to deworm my horse?
A: Horse owners need to take advantage of the environment and deworm when parasite levels can be at their highest—during the spring and fall —per American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) guidelines. Horses at greater risk might need more frequent anthelmintic, or deworming, treatments. Spring is the best time to treat for encysted small strongyles (strongyles in the larval stage)
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