What is ECLAPs recommended worming schedule?
Parasites and their migration can cause serious health problems and even death. As a result of increases in parasite resistance to de-wormers, we now de-worm horses only twice a year along with a fecal egg count tests to make sure they are parasite free. See our Health Maintenance Program and Worming for more information and discounts. Foals: can be started on a worming program once they are at least two months old and can receive a foal dose (based on weight) of Strongid and 2 months later give a foal dose of Ivermectin DENTAL CARE Dental care is essential to your horse’s health and performance. We recommend you have your horse’s teeth examined by a veterinarian at least once per year. Equine teeth continually grow until 17-20 years of age. Since they chew in a circular motion as they grind their food, many times they develop sharp points on the edges of their molars which can make it painful to eat. These sharp points can be filed down or “floated” by your veterinarian with a motoriz
