Deworming

Of the dozens of internal parasites that can infect horses, only a few are capable of any serious harm.  Modern dewormers rank near the top of advances in horse care made in the past 50 years.  Horses are living longer, healthier lives because of these advances, making parasitic colic and other life-threatening conditions caused by parasites largely a thing of the past.  With all the highly effective dewormers readily available over-the-counter to horse owners, it seems veterinarians are removed from the deworming discussion altogether.  And therein can lie the problem.

We can help you design a parasite control program for your individual horse or herd, based on the specific needs of your barn’s environment and the age and number of horses on the property.