How do I know if my horse has worms? - Symptoms of worms
Why do we need to worm a horse?
As part of good management worm programs are an essential part of any horse-care programme.
All horses and ponies have a parasite burden, and therefore worming is periodically needed through the horse or pony's life to reduce parasites, as horse worms cannot be completely eliminated.
There are several symptoms, which should be cause for concern although some symptoms may occur for other reasons.
Large belly and very little condition on top line.
Horse itch-irritation causes the horse to rub the top of the tail, can also break the skin.
The horse or pony eats everything but lacks condition.
The horse has a “staring” coat
When ridden the horse tires quickly and has little energy.
Loose and smelly droppings could also have diarrhoea.
Recurring colic attacks
Coughing
There are many types of horse worms.
Thread worms
Large worms
Small red worms
Round worms
Pinworms
If pinworms are present the eggs should be washed off from under the dock and the cloth used should be disposed of.
Lungworms
Tape worms
Worm infestation
All new horses arriving at a yard should be wormed and kept in for 5 days before being turned out to pasture.
An untreated horse will contaminate a field and cause reinfestation of the other horses.
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