Equine Worming Programme

As well as Tactical Routine Worming which is normally every 6-8 weeks - the length of life cycle of the Small Redworm (use one type of wormer at the interval recommended on the packet for a whole year, these will treat most worms that affect horses) use specific wormers for specific worms at certain times of the year:

When rotating your worming products of choice make sure you are choosing a different ingredient not just a different brand. Develop an effective worming programme on an annual basis (not each time you worm your horse).

Use your selected group during a 12-month period with particular emphasis to rotation during the grazing season. The grazing season is basically the summer months and although your selection of products may well be based on an an annual selection it is the grazing season when particular attention should be paid to rotation of the active ingredients. Outside of the grazing season are the occasions when specific worming products should be used for tactical equine worming. Change your selected group annually to a different chemical group so that your stock does not build up a resistance to wormer use.

The above guidelines to an effective worming programme are the opinions of the author and are not the definitive answer.  They are however a base for an effective procedure that can be modified with the assistance of your vet or other professional authorised to advise on animal health.  The author hopes that this article will help you to care for your horse but cannot be held responsible for any errors, omissions or changes in acceptable procedure.
 

IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT YOUR HORSES HEALTH PLEASE CONSULT YOUR VET. 

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