Equine worming protocols: tackling the increasing problem of anthelmintic resistance

The most common equine helminths are the cyathostomins (small redworms, small strongyles) and, historically, Strongylus spp. (large redworms, large strongyles). Other pathogens include the pinworm,...

Using diagnostics in supporting sustainable worm control in horses

Standard faecal egg count methods are insensitive for A. perfoliata, especially as the eggs are not evenly distributed in faeces (Nilsson et al, 1995) and it is not known whether eggs are released...