Controlling Parasites in Your Horse

So how long can a parasite egg survive in the US Mail? What are the effects of temperature on a horse fecal sample?

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.

A zero (0) fecal egg count test sometimes called a clear result is not uncommon among horses. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Parasite Control Guidelines states that up to 75% of the horse population are low shedders which include zero egg count results.

Your pasture could be a parasite minefield. Fecal egg count tests are a great way to identify the type and number of parasites that may be lurking inside your horse but what happens to all the parasites your horse is shedding onto your pasture? This blog describes how to calculate how many parasites are on your pasture and what you can do to control them.