Dr. Kevin Hankins, senior veterinarian of Equine Technical Services with Zoetiss surprised me with some of the statistics related to mortality in horses.
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Zone in on today’s most threatening parasites
Have you heard? There is a new approach to deworming your adult horse. The decision to choose the right, effective product can feel overwhelming. It’s time to simplify deworming by giving your horse the expert-recommended parasite control he needs.
In this video, Kenton Morgan, DVM, Equine Technical Services, Zoetis explains this new approach in controlling today’s most threatening parasites by identifying when and with what products to deworm your adult horse based on which zone you live in. It’s that simple.
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Deworming Advice Weight Before Deworming Your Horse
Leave the weight-guessing game for carnivals. A weight tape helps ensure equine deworming effectiveness and prevents parasite resistance.Avoid the weight-guessing game when it’s time to deworm your horse. While a weight tape may seem simple, it could be the most valuable tool in your tack box when deworming your horse.
“It’s important for horse owners to understand that deworming treatment doses are based on the weight of the individual horse,” said Dr. Kenton Morgan, managing veterinarian, Equine Technical Services with Zoetis. “Eyeballing a horse’s weight is risky, as both under- and overdosing can contribute to resistance and safety issues. Using a weight tape or scale eliminates the guessing game and ensures an accurate dose for your horse.”