jeudi 25 octobre 2018

Guidelines On Giving Horse Wormers

By Cynthia Snyder


Domestic animals require to be dewormed after a certain period of time which helps in getting rid of parasites that have an effect on their well-being. In spite of this, the animals are resisting certain active elements which are a major problem. This can be resolved by using the correct worming plan and drug. Here are a number of tips on horse wormers which you should read to do treatment rightfully.

You should first start by establishing what level of worms are available in the horses. This can be done by a number of various tests. One of the main tests is the fecal egg count. It is capable of determining the number of adult worms that can produce eggs. It is basically done from three to four months. The test is able to identify those that have a higher burden which should be subjected to treatment. It can also be used in identifying horses which have grown resistance to treatment done.

Blood and saliva samples can be taken to test the level of worms. A blood sample identifies horses that have a tapeworm infection. A high positive result indicates that the animal requires to be dewormed. A low positive result indicates that there is a low level of infection and treatment may not be needed. For the saliva samples, a simple swab is taken and analyzed. This test is cheaper and can easily fit in a worming plan.

It is important you give treatment only when it is needed. This is because they have grown with the parasites and therefore a smaller burden will not harm their health. Uncovering a smaller number of them to drugs can greatly encourage resistance which can be a challenge. You should follow the deworming plan to prevent such issues.

The correct dose should be given at all times. Under-dosing leads to resistance whereas overdosing is not beneficial. The weight of the horses will help you determine the amounts that should be given. A weighing tape is normally used in determining the weight. When giving the correct dosage, tablets are preferred as compared to the liquid dewormers since the animals tend to spit out some of it which can result in under-dosing.

When switching the dewormers after a season, ensure that you switch the active ingredient and not the brand. This is the best solution in treating horses that have grown resistance. In addition, always consult a vet who can tell you if the active ingredient you are about to use is resistant in your area. This information helps you to rightfully decide.

It is vital to reduce using dewormers by worming once in a while. You can achieve this by utilizing the dewormers with a long dosing interval. This is possible also by doing worm egg count in the feces so as to treat only the required horses with a certain level of eggs in the feces, which is more than two hundred of them in a gram.

Lastly, ensure pastures and shelters are clean by removing droppings. The droppings harbor worms which escaped treatment. The worms have the probability of growing resistance to the dewormer you are using. Getting rid of them denies them the opportunity of reinfecting your horses.




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