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Worm Control News
May, 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:
Summer sores
Prevention
is the key to reducing your horse's risk of developing summer sores, and now is
the time to begin preparations for the warmer, and fly-filled, months ahead.
Continue reading Worm of the Month: Summer Sores
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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 May issue of Worm Control News, from Horsemen's Laboratory.
It seems
Spring might finally be settling in, and with it many of the good times that
come with horse ownership. For your reading this month we've got guest expert
and longtime H-Lab customer Mary Midkiff, talking about her mind/body/spirit
approach to horses and riders. We've also got a good article on summer sores and what you can do to prevent them from happening.
Here's
something interesting...a recent survey by American Horse Publications of over
11,000 horse owners and managers showed that while 99% of owners deworm their
horses, fewer than 16% involve their veterinarians in parasite control. Some
additional details are here at TheHorse.com, including comments from one of the
country's top parasitologists on why that's no longer a good idea.
If you're
heading out with your horse in a trailer to enjoy an early summer show or a
warm-weather trail ride, be sure to do a thorough safety check, and drive
carefully. As always, if there's anything we can do to help in your equine worm
control program, please call or email us at hlab@horsemenslab.com. We hope you enjoy reading this issue!
Sincerely,
John W. Byrd, DVM
Horsemen's Laboratory
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Guest Expert: Mary Midkiff
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.
This month, our guest
expert is Mary Midkiff, an internationally known author, clinician, trainer and
instructor, and the creator of the Women & Horses fitness and performance
program as well as a long-time H-Lab customer. Mary specializes in a holistic
approach to conditioning and training horses, one that promotes a deep bonding
partnership between horse and human.
Continue reading Q&A with Guest Expert Mary Midkiff
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Correction From April Issue
Last month we reported on
the equine parasite resistance article and Horsemen's Lab giveaway at the Web
site SoulfulEquine.com. The link that was included connected not to the
article, but to the comment about the article from Worm Control News writer/producer Lisa Kemp of
KempEquine.
Here's the link directly to Stephanie Krahl's excellent article,
Parasite Resistance in Horses and Chemical Deworming. Our apologies to
Stephanie for the technical glitch!
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About H-Lab
This
section of the newsletter will have introductions to the people at H-Lab, explanations of
what we do behind the scenes, and highlights about actual customers and their worm
control strategies
This month:
Our Best Month Ever!
Many thanks to you, our
customers, for our best month ever since we began offering fecal testing by
mail in 1992! We appreciate your business, and your help in spreading the word
about how using stool sample testing can mean less deworming chemicals in your
horse and a better handle on your equine worm control program.
Continue reading About H-Lab for more links, and a funny comment from one of our customers!
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Thanks!
We hope you've enjoyed reading this issue of Worm Control News.
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.
Worm Control News is written and produced by KempEquine.comCopyright 2010 Horsemen's
Laboratory. Please contact us at hlab@horsemenslab.com for reprint permission.
Linking to Worm Control News is acceptable, and we would appreciate notification of links so we can
acknowledge them in future issues.
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Win A Date With Mary!
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If you enjoyed what you read in the Q&A with Mary Midkiff, forward this newsletter to a friend and you could win a 30-minute phone consultation
with her!
Best-selling author, trainer, clinician, instructor, and lifelong horsewoman Mary Midkiff works with humans and horses to foster deeper understanding and connection. If you'd like to speak with her one-on-one to help your own horse/human relationships, simply forward this email to a friend, and you'll be entered to win. This is a fabulous opportunity to have exclusive insights from an expert in the equine field.
Each person forwarding this email will receive ONE entry for EACH forward of the May Worm Control News email only. There's a 'Forward' button at the end of this email. Good luck!
The fine print: Mary will receive contact information for the winner, and will contact the winner to schedule the telephone call. Judge's decision on the winner is final; we reserve the right to change or cancel this contest at any time. Any telephone charges are at the winner's own expense.
Contest is limited to U.S. and Canadian residents only.
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