Bot flies carry diseases that can seriously harm your horse’s health and performance. Read on for how to protect your horse.

For effective worming, a horse must be given the correct dose for its bodyweight. Use our Horse Weight Calculator for an accurate estimate.

A guide to common worms found in horses.

Use our Strategic Worming Tool to find the right worming treatment for your horse.

Tapeworm in horses can cause serious bowel disease or even death. Learn more about the importance of including tapeworm in worm programs.

Worm resistance is a growing concern in Australia. Learn why a strategic worming program in horses is best for combating resistance.

A Faecal Egg Count (FEC) is the best way to check the type of worms in your horse and the effectiveness of your wormer. Here’s how.

Sustainable parasite control measures on properties with foals is often challenging. Read how to best treat and protect foals while working with your veterinarian.

Implementing good pasture management practices can play a key role in worm control. Here are 5 strategies that can help.

A horse arriving on your property may have different types of worms not currently on your farm. Don’t let a float sink your worm control program!

Different active ingredients control different types of worms. Are you using the correct wormer for your horse? Learn more about your wormer.

Your guide to sustainable and effective equine worming.

Pinworms (Oxyuris equi) are the number one parasite that vets get questions about but they are usually harmless. They can be a nuisance if they cause the horse to itch or rub and they may cause alarm if they are seen in droppings.

Rotational and calendar-based Worming strategies are outdated and no longer recommended. Instead, owners are now encouraged to work with their veterinarians to implement diagnostic driven worming plans. The overall aim of a diagnostic driven program is to reduce the risk of parasite related disease in our horses.

Managing internal parasites in horses is crucial for their overall health and well-being. Winter can be a quieter time for parasites as colder temperatures inhibit the development of worm eggs and larvae, so it's the ideal time to focus on good management practices to reduce future parasite burdens. Here are some tips to put into place over the winter season.

Worming recommendations predominantly discuss the management of foals and adult horses, however young horses between the age of 1-3 years are often overlooked. Implementing a diagnostic-driven worming program for this age group can be challenging, however, the consequences of overusing wormers in these horses are potentially catastrophic.

The small strongyles and ascarids are becoming increasingly resistant to the chemicals in our worming products. To prolong the life of these products, frequent interval or calendar-based deworming should be avoided, but how do you know when a wormer is necessary? Faecal egg counts can be a great investment for your worm control program and can help you understand what’s happening at the ground level!

Maintaining the health of senior horses requires careful attention, particularly when it comes to parasite control. Worming - or deworming - is a crucial aspect of equine health care, and specific considerations are required for horses over 15 years of age. Factors such as the horse's immune status, geographic location, seasonal parasite prevalence and underlying health conditions play a vital role in creating an effective worming plan. In this article we outline some key factors to take into consideration to help manage worm burdens in older horses.