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Worm Control News
November, 2009
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Worm of the Month
In this
section, we'll feature an equine parasite each month, with
information on the parasite's life cycle and the health consequences for horses.
This month:
Large Strongyles
Last month
we looked at small strongyles; this month is about their larger relatives, the Strongylinae, also known as large strongyles or
large bloodworms.
Historically, large strongyles have been the most dreaded and
feared of parasites, due to the extreme health issues they can cause in a
horse, including death.
Read more...
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If you'd like to learn more, we recommend The Horse as a source of in-depth equine health and welfare articles and news. Access to their archives requires a free account. Here's their website:
TheHorse.com
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Greetings!
Welcome to our November issue of Worm Control News, from Horsemen's Laboratory. This month we have a great equine infectious disease resource for you, plus information about large strongyles.
If you'll be in the northern Illinois area this weekend, I hope you'll join me at the Illinois Horse Council's Equestrian Lifestyle Expo & Holiday Market. My presentation, Are The Worms Winning? The Lowdown on Rising Parasite Resistance, is scheduled for Sunday at 11:30 AM.
Equestrian Lifestyle Expo homepage
We hope the news and information about equine parasites, deworming, and horse health is proving helpful to you. Let us know what you think - send us an email to hlab@horsemenslab.com.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.
Sincerely,
John W. Byrd, DVM
Horsemen's Laboratory
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The EquIDblog Perspective
On Fecal Egg Counts
Misconceptions
exist about how to use fecal egg count (FEC) testing. At Horsemen's Laboratory,
helping horse owners understand the most effective way to use FECs is part of
our mission; as such, we're constantly on the lookout for new information and
research we can share with our customers.
A July,
2009, EquIDblog post by University of Guelph's Dr. Scott Weese refers to
an 'often overlooked' facet of parasite control, the fecal egg count.
Read more...
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About Horsemen's Lab
In this
section of Worm Control News we'll introduce you to the people at H-Lab, explain
what we do behind the scenes, and highlight actual customers and their worm
control strategies.
Born and raised in Illinois, Dr. John Byrd has been a horseman nearly his entire life. "I got my first pony when I entered grade school. He was unbroken, and I trained him with my dad's help," says Dr. Byrd. "We always lived in rural areas, so up through high school I rode after school and every weekend with the rest of the neighbor kids."
He spent so much time in the saddle that he thought a horse training career was ahead of him, until he met his future wife. "Becky's mom said she couldn't marry anyone who didn't go to college, so that ultimatum, combined with advice from someone I respected, pointed me to veterinary school," he says.
Read more...
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Thanks!
We hope you've enjoyed reading this issue of Worm Control News. Please help us spread the word about the very real problem of equine parasite resistance by sharing this e-newsletter with other horse owners you know.
Here at Horsemen's Laboratory, we support horse owners who want to have healthier, happier horses, and manage their barns, pastures, and paddocks appropriately. If you have comments or suggestions, please pass them along. Our email address is hlab@horsemenslab.com, or call our toll-free lab phone at 800-544-0599.
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