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Worm Control News
February, 2010
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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:
Tapeworms
Tapeworms are relatively benign in comparison with other
equine parasites. We know far less about tapeworms, their life cycles, and
their ultimate impact on equine health, because there has been less research
over the years; the research emphasis has instead been on more harmful
parasites such as strongyles. However, tapeworms can result in a dull-coated,
underweight horse with frequent colics or digestive problems, one that is
labeled as 'failing to thrive.'
Here's what we do know about tapeworms: Horses get them
from consuming oribatid mites that have eaten tapeworm eggs and are carrying
tapeworm larvae. Oribatids are an essential link in the recycling of organic
wastes and enriching of soil, and thousands of species of these mites live on
each continent, from Africa to Antarctica.
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 February issue of Worm Control News, from Horsemen's Laboratory.
We've got a brand-new contest (see the bottom of this email for details), and an interview with a guest expert, Dr. Martin Nielsen, who's been studying fecal sample collection and storage in Denmark and the state of Georgia.
I hope you'll join me next month at the Illinois Horse Fair in Springfield, where I'll be giving a presentation on the issues surrounding equine parasite resistance.
If the news and information about equine parasites, deworming, and horse health is proving helpful to you, let us know - send us an email to hlab@horsemenslab.com.
Sincerely,
John W. Byrd, DVM
Horsemen's Laboratory
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Guest Expert:
Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, PhD
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.
In the January issue of Worm Control News, we reported on
a recent study investigating ideal methods of collection and storage of fecal
samples, an important consideration for our customers.
We're pleased to share the following insights from the
principal researching veterinarian, Martin K. Nielsen, DVM, PhD, regarding the
study just published January 2010 in Veterinary Parasitology,
Factors affecting equine strongyle fecal egg
counts during collection and storage of fecal samples.
Read more...
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About H-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.
This month:
Horsemen's Laboratory - In The News
This month we've got updates about Dr. Byrd's presentations at several horse fairs, one of his articles in a regional Midwest equine magazine, and news about the Worm of the Month being reprinted out in the Pacific Northwest!
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 forwarding this e-newsletter to other horse owners you know. There's a 'Forward' button at the end of this email.
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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Forward This Email & You Could Win!
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Good luck, and let the forwarding begin...
Many thanks to all our readers who have already forwarded
an issue of Worm Control News to their friends and fellow horse owners. We've decided to reward this sharing spirit with some prizes.
Beginning with this issue and running through March 10, 2010,
everyone who forwards an issue of Worm Control News will be entered into a drawing to win fecal egg count tests!
While there will be ONE winner for this contest, that
winner can get up to SIX tests! If your name is drawn, you'll receive a test
for every time you've forwarded the e-newsletter, up to a max of 6.
Don't worry, if you have fewer horses than that, we'll
hold them 'on account' for you until you need them.
Here's how it works:
- Using the 'Forward' link at the bottom, you
can forward this email to others.
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You can forward any combination of the October,
November, January, February, and March (when it comes out) issues in order to
enter. For the older ones, you'll need to find the original emails we sent to
you.
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You'll be entered only once, but if your name is drawn
you'll receive a test for every time you've forwarded an email, up to a max of
6! We'll hold them 'on account' for you until you need them.
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We'll select a winner randomly drawn from the entries.
The fine print: We reserve the right to modify or cancel
this contest at any time, and all decisions by Horsemen's Laboratory are final.
Entries are subject to all applicable laws in your region. Entrants limited to
U.S. and Canadian residents.
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We appreciate your business!
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