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Wormer resistance in horses

Wormer resistance in horses

Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019

Anthelmintic resistance in horses has been reported since the 1970’s, mainly to the benzimidazole g …
Equine gastric ulcers (EGUS)

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 …
Mud fever effecting horses

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 …
The dangers of ticks on dogs

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 …
Sweet Itch in Horses

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 …
Biosecurity on the stable yard

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 …
Probiotics for horses

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 …
Equine worms as a cause of colic

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 …
10 myths of equine worming

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 …
Ticks on cats and dogs

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 …
Under dosing horse wormers

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 …
Neck Threadworm in Horses

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 …