HORSE Parasites

Worms

Horses are susceptible to various types of parasite worms. These parasites compete with the horse in the digestive tract for food and nutrients and can cause various health problems. To keep your horse worm free, a horse should be provided with over the counter deworming medications. Experience has shown that the best deworming solutions contain an active ingredient called Ivermectin. Use these medications as directed for best results.

Parasites can build up resistance to certain medications. If the medication you are using stops working, you may want to use a different deworming solution that has a different ingredient set. Studies show that most forms of worm parasites do not built up a resistance to medications containing Ivermectin.