Colic and peritonitis are both emergencies that call for immediate veterinary treatment, and both can be triggered by the same hidden cause: encysted strongyles, a larval stage of small strongyle that burrows into the lining of the horse’s colon and can go undetected by a standard worm count. I learned
Colic and Peritonitis: The Worming Mistake That Nearly Cost Me My Horse Read More »
After my recent posts on worming and fecal egg counts, one question kept coming up: “If fecal egg counts don’t detect encysted worms, how do I know if my horse has them — and should I treat for them?” It’s a great question, and probably one of the most misunderstood
Encysted Worms: Should I Be Worried? Read More »
How to Know What’s Actually Going on Inside Your Horse — The Fecal Egg Count Explained In my last post I talked about worming horses out of habit — and why that calendar-based approach is something we really need to move away from. I promised to follow up with the
How to take Fecal Egg Counts Read More »
Are You Worming Your Horse Out of Habit — Or Out of Need? Here’s a question: when did you last worm your horse, and do you actually know if they needed it? For most of us, worming has been a calendar event — every 6, 8, or 12 weeks, regardless
Strategic Worming for Horses: A Natural, Sustainable Approach Read More »
By Cynthia Cooper I would love to be able to worm my horses more naturally, and years ago I tried it that way, but their health was suffering due to the following issues: Property too small for the number of horses (15 on less than 40 acres). Not enough help/time to
Why I Use Chemical Wormers – Encysted Strongyles Read More »
Harrowing is often suggested as a preventative measure for worm control but in fact, it can actually increase worms if done in the wrong way. Horses with plenty of room on which to graze will divide their grazing into two distinct areas, 1) roughs and 2) lawns. They do nearly
Horse Care and parasite worm control – Harrowing pasture Read More »
