Anthelmintic resistance in horses has been reported since the
1970’s, mainly to the benzimidazole g
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Equine gastric ulcers (EGUS)
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
What are gastric ulcers or Equine
Gastric Ulceration Syndrome (EGUS)?Gastric ulcers or EGUS can be
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Mud fever effecting horses
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
Mud Fever is the
enemy of horse owners in winter with wet cold conditions and the constant wetting
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The dangers of ticks on dogs
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
Almost a third of dogs checked at
random across the UK were found to be carrying a tick, researcher
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Sweet Itch in Horses
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
Flies and midges can be both a nuisance and a health issue for
horses and certainly an annoyance to
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Biosecurity on the stable yard
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
Biosecurity on the stable yardWith the ever-present threat of
exotic and notifiable diseases there
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Probiotics for horses
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
Probiotics are a live microbial feed supplement which can
benefit the horse by enhancing and improv
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Equine worms as a cause of colic
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
A low level of worm infection can lead to weight loss, poor
performance, illness in horses and gene
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10 myths of equine worming
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
There are many myths when it comes to equine worming, ranging from dosing frequencies to certain pro
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Ticks on cats and dogs
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
When spring is in the air, your canine companion will be
keen to adventure outdoors and enjoy some
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Under dosing horse wormers
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
The dangers of under dosing when worming your horse.A common mistake when worming horses is under do
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Neck Threadworm in Horses
Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019
Neck Threadworm (Onchocerca species)The adult worms live for many years, potentially reaching up to
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