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A worming program is an integral part of keeping your horse fit and healthy. Worm burdens in horses can result in disease such as weight loss, diarrhoea, poor performance, colic and even death. Here at Vet Cross we recommend a strategic approach to worming all horses and ponies over 2 years of age.
Strategic worming involves taking a faecal sample from your horse and counting the amount of eggs present. This information can then help us determine how frequently your horse should be wormed, and with what product. Not all horses shed the same amount of worm eggs, therefore do not all need to be wormed on the same blanket schedule.
Traditionally, worming was done every 6-8 weeks however we now know that this is an over use of worming medication in some horses, and has also helped increase the resistance of worms to our available drugs. By utilising strategic worming you and your horse will discover many benefits.
Faecal samples will be taken by one of our friendly veterinarians at your property and analysed at our clinic. We recommend faecal egg counts be performed on your property once to twice per year, preferably in the spring and early autumn. A program will then be tailored specificaly for your horse and reminders will be sent to inform you when your next wormer or test is due.
This service can be utilised on its own, or as part of our Equine Complete Care Package. Please enquire for more details, or for more information regarding property management to reduce worm burdens. Vet Cross is here to help you and your horse stay happy and healthy.
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Vet Cross Bundaberg Hospital
2 Inglis Court
Svensson Heights 4670
(07) 4151 5044
info@vetcross.com.au
Mon-Fri: 8am - 6pm
Saturday: 9am - 3pm
Available for emergencies 24/7
Vet Cross Gin Gin
48 Mulgrave Street
Gin Gin 4671
(07) 4157 3991
gingin@vetcross.com.au
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 12pm (nurse only)
Vet Cross Bargara
Bargara Central Shopping Centre,
Shop 19/699 Bargara Rd
Bargara 4670
(07) 4130 5003
bargara@vetcross.com.au
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 12pm (nurse only)
Vet Cross Pet Store
Shop 2/2 Inglis Court
Svensson Heights 4670
(07) 4152 5939
petstore@vetcross.com.au
Mon-Fri: 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 3pm