The basic plan of worming is to worm count 4x a year (or tweice not sure) and then worm for tapes and encysted reds twice yearly (spring - feb/march and autumn early nov/late oct) or have a blood test by vet for tapes.
Wormer info please
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That plan might suit some but every situation is different so try to get tailor made advice for your horses and how you keep them. We talk to thousands of people about their programmes.
The basic idea is to reduce your worming down to essential doses plus possible 'hidden' worms. This can be three tests in a year plus a winter dose for encysted worms and tapeworm, but sometimes it is quite different from that. New horses should always be tested to see what they are bringing in and often they will have high counts. We once had one here who looked great but had a count of over 6500 epg so you can't tell by looking.
If you want help just contact us at Westgate labs, we don't bite!
The basic idea is to reduce your worming down to essential doses plus possible 'hidden' worms. This can be three tests in a year plus a winter dose for encysted worms and tapeworm, but sometimes it is quite different from that. New horses should always be tested to see what they are bringing in and often they will have high counts. We once had one here who looked great but had a count of over 6500 epg so you can't tell by looking.
If you want help just contact us at Westgate labs, we don't bite!
Did you phone Westgate Labs? How did you get on.
I love how they send a reminder when your next worm count or wormer is due and how they offer advice if your not sure which wormer to give.
I have used them for a good few years now. Also when I have sent in my worm count I have always received the results within a day or two.
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