horse wormer

Is it safe to worm my mare if she is in foal?

Most wormers are safe to use on horses throughout pregnancy. However, it’s imperative you check the label first to ensure the wormer you’re using has been tested and approved as safe for use in pregnant mares. Worming Your Mare Worming is a fundamental component of horse-keeping, including for pregnant mares. While most horses can live […]

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My mare is pregnant. When should I worm her? [Worming Pregnant Mares]

My mare is pregnant. When should I worm her? [Worming Pregnant Mares]

As a horse owner, you are always concerned about the health and well-being of your horse. If your mare is pregnant, this can raise a few questions regarding her care. One of the most important questions that came to mind was when should I worm her. Worming a pregnant mare is a delicate matter that

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My horse has yellow dots on their legs. What are they?

A common parasite of equids, including horses, donkeys and mules, these small yellow dots are the eggs deposited by bot flies. Egg removal and de-worming will assist in protecting your horse against these irritating parasites.  The bot fly relies on the horse’s body throughout several stages of its lifecycle. The winged adult attaches as many

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What is rotational worming?

Rotational worming is a traditional worming strategy developed more than 40 years ago when large strongyles were the most concerning parasite in horses. This worming strategy worked very well but, today, with worm resistance on the rise, new strategies are needed.  Traditionally, rotational worming aimed to eliminate large strongyle populations before they matured. Treatment every

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