Free Report Series
Equine Parasites and Control Programs
Like most areas of applied science, equine parasitology is simply too broad and too complicated to be covered adequately in a single article. So to really do justice to the topic, we welcome you to a 12-part series on internal parasites of horses.
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Ascarids: A Growing Problem
Jan 17, 2008
Ascarids, or roundworms, wreak their havoc largely on young horses with naïve immune systems.
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Strongyles: The Worst of the Worms
Jan 17, 2008
Strongyles are the largest and most significant family of worms in horses and the most dangerous.
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Bots and Beyond: Little-Known Parasite Enemies
Jan 17, 2008
Worms shouldn't be your only worry for your horse--bots can take up long-term residence in your horse.
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Diagnosing Equine Parasite Infections: Examining the Evidence
Jan 17, 2008
New recommendations for worm control in horses are based on fecal egg counts, not schedules.
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Control Programs for Mature Horses
Jan 17, 2008
After age 2, the deworming picture changes dramatically, as large and small strongyles become the major focus.
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Environment: Development and Persistence of Parasites
Jan 17, 2008
The horse's environment is one of the most critical elements to consider for an effective deworming plan.
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Bad Bug Basics
Jan 17, 2008
The first of 12 monthly articles on parasite-related topics. We'll take a look at equine parasite control.
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Age-Related Parasites: Scourges of Foals and Young Horses
Jan 17, 2008
Ensuring that parasites have the minimum impact on your horse’s health and well-being starts at their youth.
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Resistant Worms: Does Your Horse Have Them?
Jan 17, 2008
Initially, dewormers were highly effective, but over time parasites have developed resistance to many drugs.
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Dewormer Adjuncts: Control Without--Or Along With--Chemicals
Jan 17, 2008
There are several strategies you can implement to reduce the risk of parasitic transmission in your own herd.
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Tapeworms: An Underrated Threat
Jan 17, 2008
Tapeworms are more prevalent in the equine gut than previously suspected and may cause serious health issues.
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Drugs for the Deworming War
Jan 17, 2008
A look at which compounds work against what parasites, how effective they are, and how to use them wisely.
