WEVS thinks maintaining good control over internal parasites is important so we have instituted a semi-annual fecal testing time to help you develop a great internal parasite control program.
For the months of April and October, WEVS will be offering special discounts on fecal egg counts – a great tool to evaluate your horse’s internal parasite health and we will also give special discounts on dewormers. The fecal egg count will also help you develop an individualized parasite control plan for your horse.
FUN FECAL FACTS:
-Internal parasites can cause significant effects on your horses health. Weight loss, anemia, colic, poor hair coat can all be due to parasites.
– Most internal parasites are transferred when one horse passes manure with parasites in it and another horse eats in that area picking up the parasite.
– Spring deworming before your horses are using communal pastures can significantly decrease the transfer of these parasites.
– Horses can be characterized as high shedders and low shedders, this can help you minimize parasite transfer and tailor the deworming plan to your individual horse which may mean you can actually deworm less!!
*1-2 fecal balls in a small container or ziplock – keep in fridge if not able to drop same day.
Call the office at Wise for more information.