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The importance of worming  
Monitoring parasites
Tests are available to monitor parasite burdens in your horse. more>>
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EQUEST contains unique active ingredient moxidectin – a second-generation macrocyclic lactone (ML). Different in molecular structure and spectrum of activity compared to other macrocyclic lactones including ivermectin. more>>

EQUEST PRAMOX contains moxidectin, the unique active ingredient of EQUEST, and praziquantel, the drug of choice for the control of tapeworm; making EQUEST PRAMOX the only wormer to control roundworms, including the encysted small redworm larvae, bots and all three species of tapeworms in a single, standard dose. more>>

EQUITAPE contains active ingredient praziquantel, for many years the drug of choice for the treatment of tapeworms in cats, dogs and even humans! more>>

The objective of worm control is to maintain the health of your horse by breaking the lifecycle of the parasite and reducing pasture contamination. These can be achieved through a combination of pasture management and worming.
Pasture management tips
In order to break the lifecycle of the parasites that can affect your horse, it is important to manage your pasture as well as treating those parasites inside the horse through the use of wormers. Managing pasture will effectively help minimise the risk of horses picking up further infection. more>>
Worming tips
Simply administering any wormer of choice will not necessarily be an effective or cost-effective way of removing unwanted parasites. This section provides useful tips on using equine wormers in an efficient worm control programme. more>>
Worming programmes
An understanding of the main parasites that can affect your horse and their optimum treatment times is vital in drawing up a worming programme. And don’t forget you should also talk to your vet about constructing a full parasite defense strategy for your horse. more>>
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