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WORMING YOUR HORSE & PONY

The question of resistance and rotation
Resistance is "the genetically transmitted loss of sensitivity in (parasite) populations previously sensitive to the same drug." i.e. strains of small redworm, previously controlled by fenbendazole, are no longer controlled by this drug.

Get wise to worming with Strongid™-P
Whether you keep several horses at home or have a single horse at livery, the basic message remains the same: every horse should follow a carefully planned worming programme

Unique EQUEST is first 'single-standard dose' wormer to control potentially lethal encysted inhibited (EL3) small redworm

Power Against Worms
Power Against Worms has been created based on ingredients used by herbalists for hundreds of years proven to support the digestive system and allow the natural expulsion of parasites.

New Vectin Chewable Worming Tablets
Syringe handling, horse acceptance and the tendency to spit out some or all of the paste are common problems reported by owners when worming their horses. The launch of Vectin chewable tablets means that help is finally at hand for owners who may end up wearing most of the product following a stressful worming session.

Autumn Worming
it is in the autumn that attention needs to be turned once again to controlling tapeworm

The Great Worming debate
Why do we even bother to worm our horses? Hopefully, the answer is straightforward: to keep our horses healthy. However, for any animal owner, the decision as to which anthelmintic product to use is based upon a number of issues - including its efficacy, spectrum of worm species controlled, cost-efficacy, and worming programme simplicity.
Know the different types of worms..
Small redworms;now the most common worm found in horses. The life-cycle of the small redworm is from 6 weeks up to many months.

Spring Worming
Spring and rising temperatures sees the development of worm eggs. The objective of any worm control programme is to prevent worms completing their life cycle, whilst protecting the health of your horse. Helpful advice to aid your spring worming routine

New EQUEST PRAMOX
is a different combination wormer. It contains moxidectin, the unique active ingredient of EQUEST, and praziquantel: the drug of choice for the control of tapeworm1.

Strongid-P

Get your new horse's worming right with Strongid™-P.
Pfizer, manufacturer of Strongid-P, has provided some crucial tips to help you get your new horse’s worming programme right, for the healthiest start on a new yard.

verm-x pellets

New Verm-X pellets to 'treat' your horses and ponies
Perfect for using as a ‘treat’ the new Verm-X pellets, are highly palatable and whilst irresistible to your horse contain the unique and effective 100% herbal internal parasite control

Love your horse with Strongid™-P.
Love your horse is the name of the exciting new promotional campaign for Pfizer’s leading equine wormer Strongid™-P. The new campaign intends to help ensure the optimum health and wellbeing of horses and ponies in the UK.

Natural Parasite control methods provide the answer
I had the vet check the horse’s droppings and to be honest I did wonder how successful Verm-X would be. When I got the results back the vet told me the horses were worm-free!

New study finds moxidectin tough on worms not intestines
recent research has evaluated possible adverse effects upon the gut wall of small redworm-infected ponies wormed with fenbendazole and moxidectin. Find out more

Parasite Control with Verm-X - the Natural Alternative
When searching for a more natural approach to keeping your horses' parasite free, look no further than Verm-X.

Summer Worming
Helpful advice on what worms are active and how to treat them during the summer season

Worm control at Grass Roots
Pasture management is an essential part of any worm control programme, and plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well being of your horse. Most life cycles of equine parasites involve a period of development outside the horse and on the pasture

Worming foals
A live healthy foal requires considerable time, money and effort: an area of particular importance is that of worm control especially as foals have low resistance to parasites and can quickly acquire massive worm burdens that can be potentially fatal.
Equest and Equitape
The comprehensive, effective and simple worm control programme
The Hidden Dangers of the Small Redworm
The importance of controlling the small redworm threat is due to the ongoing and sometimes lethal damage that the small redworms can inflict on our horses.
Top tips on worm control 
The focus of any worm control programme is to reduce pasture contamination by preventing the parasite completing its lifecycle through pasture management and worming.