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Neck Threadworm (Onchocerca species)

Neck Threadworm (Onchocerca species)

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

The larvae (which are called microfilariae) live in the tissue under the skin and are ingested by …
Encysted small redworm in horses

Encysted small redworm in horses

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

A survey (Equine Health Survey (NEHS) May 2012) of horse owners showed that nearly half were not wo …
Equine pinworm - How it affects your horse

Equine pinworm - How it affects your horse

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

Pinworm (Oxyuris equi) burden is becoming an increasing problem for UK horse owners.  Pinworm …
How fleas can affect your household

How fleas can affect your household

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

There has certainly been an explosion of flea bites and infestations this year mainly due to the we …
Horse pasture management in the UK

Horse pasture management in the UK

Posted by Wormers-direct on 15th Jan 2020

With regard to horse pasture management and worm parasite burden we are often asked about the effec …
Mud Fever affecting horses

Mud Fever affecting horses

Posted by Wormers-direct on 14th Jan 2020

Mud Fever is the enemy of horse owners in winter, with wet and cold conditions plus the constant w …
Understanding equine tapeworm as a cause of colic

Understanding equine tapeworm as a cause of colic

Posted by Wormers-direct on 14th Jan 2020

Tapeworms are an important and potentially very damaging parasite affecting the horse.  They …
Incorrect worming statistics

Incorrect worming statistics

Posted by Wormers-direct on 13th Jan 2020

According to findings from the 2016 National Equine Health Survey, almost a third of owners are us …

Anthelmintic resistance in horses

Posted by Wormers-direct on 13th Jan 2020

Anthelmintic resistance in horses has been reported since the 1970’s, mainly to the benzimidazole g …
Contra-indications and warnings

Contra-indications and warnings

Posted by Wormers-direct on 13th Jan 2020

To view the latest SPC's (SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS) please click here and visit the Pro …
Wormers health and safety warnings

Wormers health and safety warnings

Posted by Wormers-direct on 13th Jan 2020

Safety IssuesInside every pack or on the packaging of licensed worming products for cat dogs and eq …
Faecal Worm Egg Counts for horses

Faecal Worm Egg Counts for horses

Posted by Wormers-direct on 13th Jan 2020

Our SQP’s (Suitably Qualified Persons) are on hand to help you with your animal health plan using w …