What to look for
It is very difficult to tell whether a horse has a worm burden. Even healthy horses are affected by worms and the signs are sometimes sub clinical (difficult to see). As a result of this, it is important to worm or test all horses regularly and tactically.
It is more often the more severe cases where symptoms are seen, the signs being:
| Loss of condition |
| Loss of weight |
| Poor appetite |
| Diarrhoea |
| Lack of energy |
| Colic |
| Swelling of the legs and stomach |
| Swelling of the sheath |
We have a description of the various Worm Types Here
For a full explanation of our testing services, we also have a dedicated website here:
www.fwec.co.uk