Controlling Parasites in Your Horse

How Long Can Parasite Eggs Survive in the US Mail?

How Long Can Parasite Eggs Survive in the US Mail?

So how long can a parasite egg survive in the US Mail? What are the effects of temperature on a horse fecal sample?
Which Deworming Program is Right for Your Horse

Which Deworming Program is Right for Your Horse

There are lots of ways to deworm your horse. This blog describes the four most common deworming methods and which one is best for your horse.
How to find out if your horse's dewormer is working

How to find out if your horse's dewormer is working

Fecal egg count reduction tests are used to gauge parasite resistance to dewormers on your property.  Resistance occurs when the same amount of the same dewormer you used to use, does not control the same parasites at the same time of year as it used to (try saying that fast three time.)Finding out if the parasites you are targeting to control have developed resistance to the dewormer you are usin
What is Ivermectin?

What is Ivermectin?

Ivermectin as an over-the-counter (OTC) chemical dewormer indicated for controlling parasites in horses. Left untreated, parasites cause inflammation, ulcers and damage your horse’s intestinal lining. Also, certain types of parasites are thought to contribute to colic, anemia, and nutritional deficiencies.
FDA Requests Label Changes to Horse Dewormers to Combat Resistance

FDA Requests Label Changes to Horse Dewormers to Combat Resistance

FDA has requested that drug companies add information about antiparasitic resistance to both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription dewormers (e.g., ivermectin). The OTC label must have adequate directions for use that are written in such a way that a non-veterinarian can use the drug safely and effectively.