Friday, August 11, 2017

The Basics Of The Horse Wormers

By Raymond Campbell


Horses have fragile immune and digestive systems so it is important to understand that they can get sick easily. If problems aren't dealt with, a simple problem could turn into a fatality, which is something that no one would ever want. Learning how to recognize and deal with issues that could come up in your horse could save its life. Whether it's administering a horse wormers or getting an oil treatment to clear an intestinal blockage before it turns to colic, it is your responsibility to keep your equine in good health.

Cross Infection - without regular treatment from equine wormers you can increase the risks of an infested animal infecting others in the vicinity. This can be a particular problem with herd animals such as horses that share stables, paddocks, and pastures.

One of the many health issues or problems your horse may acquire or get is worms or internal parasites. Make sure you give your horse the correct type of deworming medication. This needs to be the right one that your vet prescribed for your pet. Don't make a big fuss about the deworming process. You want your horse to stay relaxed and calm during the whole process.

Horses will usually change their behavior when in pain so whether they are walking differently, laying down often, have bloating, are biting or scratching, or even having trouble with bowel movements, it's important that you see the change. You can talk to your vet about common horse problems and how to recognize the symptoms, or you can use the Internet.

Regular dental care, especially in senior equines, is extremely important.

In commercial environments, applying all recommendations is not always viable, but equest wormer programs are useful to prolong for short intervals and a parasitologist can carry out a worm egg count in order to check the effectiveness of the equest worming plan. Ask the parasitologist to look at each animal individually, as different wormers may be necessary for each grazing group.

Spiraling Feed Costs - equines that are infected with parasitic worms will typically eat more food. This is because the parasitic worms in the horse's digestive system are consuming the food and leaving little nourishment for the host. Horses that are infested with worms will need to be fed more often, and these increases feed costs significantly.

Check that the product can treat the most common types of parasitic worms. Also, check that you understand the dosage instructions fully before you administer the wormer. This will help to make sure you are getting the best effects from the equine deworming you are using.

If colic has been a problem in the past, try soaking your horse's grain or mixing it with water before feeding. Different types and cuts of hay may also cause chewing problems. First cuttings of some hays are somewhat "stemmy" which can be more difficult to chew. Likewise, alfalfa hay which many people feed in the winter may be too coarse to chew for some horses. Most of the wormers come very cheap but still effective. All that is required is consistency in application.




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