Testing for worms

[emilymoran]

I am planning to worm my 2 ponies but before I go ahead and blindly order a wormer I’m wondering if
/ what they need in the first place! There are so many wormers available at different price ranges I’m a bit baffled. Can I get them (cost effectively!) checked in the first place and if so how? Thanks!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

You worm for tapeworm in autumn you need to get a working programme your vet should have one.

 

[Bellaboo18]

Yes you can worm count but you'll need to worm anyway this time of year for encysted redworm and tapeworm.
There is a saliva test for tapeworm.
Have a look on Westgate labs, its a good starting point.
I worm in April (tapeworm) and October (tape and encysted). Then worm count in January and July.

 

[awelshandawarmblood]

I just did mine with Pramox last week for tape & encysted, I'll egg count now in two weeks to see if everything is ok. If so, I'll then egg count the rest of the year & only worm if required. Everyone has different ways - worth speaking to your vet & also as mentioned above, westgate labs website is good reading.

 

[SEL]

I always ask when a horse was last wormed or had a FEC before recommending Equest Pramox. It covers everything but if a horse has the potential for a big worm burden then it can be a bit too effective and there have been cases of colic.

So when did you last worm and what with? Ever sent off a poo sample?