YOUR HORSE’S CARE WORMING | AVOIDING RESISTANCE
THE APPROACH OF autumn signals the time that horse owners reach for a wormer to target encysted redworm and tapeworm, both of which can’t be detected on a worm egg count.
However, is this still the right thing to do for our horses’ health and for the health of the environment based on the current advice on worming? This is intended to reduce reliance on anthelminticsu (wormers) without being detrimental to horse’s health, but at the same time being mindful of our impact on the environment.
There has beena change in the worming advice owners have received over recent years. Traditionally worming used an interval programme whereby anthelmintics were given every 6-12 weeks regardless. We now understand that this isn’t the best approach, not only for our horses, but also for the environment.
What is anthelminitic resistance?
To further understand a worming programme it is key to comprehend the challenges faced
