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British Equestrian Trade Association

British Equestrian Trade Association

Posted by Wormers-direct on 16th Jan 2020

BETA works tirelessly for the membership and to provide safe shopping channels for the UK rider an …
Vetericyn Liquid Spray 250ml

Vetericyn Liquid Spray 250ml

Posted by Wormers-direct on 16th Jan 2020

One-step, immediate acting topical spray that cleans and debrides wounds, infections, cuts, scratc …
The red mite and the effect on poultry

The red mite and the effect on poultry

Posted by Wormers-direct on 16th Jan 2020

The red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) is approximately 1mm long and is a brown/grey colour but becom …
What is a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)?

What is a Suitably Qualified Person (SQP)?

Posted by Wormers-direct on 16th Jan 2020

An SQP is a category of professionally qualified persons who are entitled to prescribe and/or supp …
Worming donkeys

Worming donkeys

Posted by Wormers-direct on 16th Jan 2020

There is a limited range of worming products available for worming donkeys on the UK market. Here …
Worming horses on organic farms

Worming horses on organic farms

Posted by Wormers-direct on 16th Jan 2020

The soil association recommend that rotational and multi-species grazing should be used to control …
Health & youngstock

Health & youngstock

Posted by Wormers-direct on 16th Jan 2020

Different chemicals work in different ways within the body of the dosed horse so extra thought need …
Buying medicines on the internet

Buying medicines on the internet

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

Here is an extract of the current text on the VMD’s website regarding the newly introduced Accredi …
Tapeworms in horses

Tapeworms in horses

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

Tapeworms belong to a group of parasites known as cestodes (or flatworms).  Three species of t …
The threat of large roundworms in horses

The threat of large roundworms in horses

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

Large roundworm also known as ascarids are very long worms up to 40cm when mature and produce large …
Equine worms as a cause of colic

Equine worms as a cause of colic

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

A low level of worm infection can lead to weight loss, poor performance, illness in horses and gene …
Flies - Why should your horse put up with them?

Flies - Why should your horse put up with them?

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

Flies are not only a major irritation to horses, causing them to become stressed and uncomfortable …