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Horse worming tips for effective equine worm control

Horse worming tips for effective equine worm control

Posted by Wormers-direct on 8th Jan 2020

IF YOU ARE IN ANY DOUBT ABOUT YOUR HORSES HEALTH PLEASE CONSULT YOUR VET.Never feed a horse direct …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Lungworm in horses and donkeys

Lungworm in horses and donkeys

Posted by Wormers-Direct on 19th Dec 2019

Lungworm in horses and donkeys (dictyocaulus arnfieldi)Lungworms are white in colour and are betwe …