Worming

Parasitic worms of the horse, known as helminths, are one of the most common causes of ill health and weight loss in horses.

Most horses will have low burdens of certain species of helminths throughout the year, contracted from the environment. Good pasture management coupled with a routine worming plan is the mainstay of ensuring that worm burdens are controlled below a threshold where they may trigger disease. If you would like more information, please ring the office and one of our vets will be happy to discuss your concerns.

Below is our recommended annual protocol for worming horses:

December to February No treatment required

March Faecal Worm Egg Count. If indicated on results, treat with a Moxidectin based wormer

April No treatment required

May Treat for Tapeworm, with a Praziquantel based wormer

June to August No treatment required

September Faecal Worm Egg Count. If indicated on results, treat with an Ivermectin based wormer

November Treat for encysted Redworm and Tapeworm, with a combined Moxidectin and Praziquantel based product

At Gibbs Marsh we have a voluntary sign-up, email reminder system to let you know when the next worm egg count or treatment is due. If you would like to be added to this reminder system, please let the office know.

BHS worming guide

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