Worming

[char87]

So im getting my new horse on the 19th, only just over a week!!! I know his pervious owner and he has always been wormed so when i get him should i give him a 5 day course of wormer or not as i dont want to fill him with unnecessary chemicals, but i obliviously i dont want him to have worms either so not sure if i should give him a course or should just continue with the usual worming program?? any advice please!

[puzzles]

he should be wormed when he gest on to the yard, preferably with all of the other horses too or it won't be nearly as effective.
the 5-day-course should be fine, but ask yur vet as he/she willl know what will woprk best for your horse and yard.

[Trewsers]

When we moved yards ours were wormed right away before they could go out to pasture. Prior to that I followed our vets worming program. When I move home I'll ask the vet for advice and follow his program again prob.

[puzzles]

hope it goes well
:-)

[Gill]

Get a worm count done. If he really has been well wormed then you don't want to give more wormer. Alternatively if he shows a parasite problem you will know about it and can take action.
You get your results back very quickly and its very easy to do, ideal for this situation.

[Gill]

Sorry double post.