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Rebecca D. Young, DVM

540-382-3993

 

Cedar Run Veterinary Services

Deworming of the horse is vital to prevent colic, improve feed efficiency and

improve general well-being.  Documented parasite resistance to common

dewormers is increasing.  This problem is exacerbated by readily available

supply of dewormers in most supply stores and the misconception of many

horse owners that deworming every horse, every 4-6 weeks, will promote a

healthy horse.  Research into the use of a fecal egg count to determine the

appropriate deworming schedule for each horse reduces cost,  promotes a

healthy gastrointestinal environment and reduces the risk of resistance. 

 

Because of these benefits, Cedar Run Veterinary Service has started to recommend a targeted deworming strategy for all adult horses, older than 9 months, that involves identifying high or low parasite shedding horses by initial fecal egg count in conjunction with the routine wellness visit (2 months post previous deworming). LOW shedders are dewormed much less frequently than previous deworming schedules and efficacy is monitored through 3 fecal egg counts at strategic times of year. HIGH shedding horses are maintained on a rotational deworming program of five doses annually with a fecal egg count prior to deworming. Biennial fecal egg reduction test (egg count before and after deworming) is recommended  to assess for dewormer resistance every other year in all horses.

 

 

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Rebecca D. Young, DVM

Cedar Run Veterinary Services

2746 Ellett Road

Christiansburg, VA 24073

Phone: 540-382-3993

E-mail: RYoung@CedarRunVet.com

Dog & Cat Parasite Control

Equine Parasite Control