tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875253307572682101.post8522495745132280746..comments2023-05-31T08:02:34.255-04:00Comments on Bitless horse: Science VS tradition: Science VS tradition: De-worming, AKA whats in your road apples?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14523660446608394720noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875253307572682101.post-19342489260777224042010-05-05T18:59:07.605-04:002010-05-05T18:59:07.605-04:00So interesting..I've been thinking A LOT of va...So interesting..I've been thinking A LOT of vaccinations and wormers being my boy hasn't had ANYTHING in him since October b/c of his chemical founder, we are playing it safe. I will be a NERVOUS wreck when he's close to 100% and I have to do vaccinations again, etc....so nervous it will cause some reaction.Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875253307572682101.post-40722219278933358842010-05-05T15:09:42.428-04:002010-05-05T15:09:42.428-04:00Yep, definitely time to do something different for...Yep, definitely time to do something different for me as I've encountered way too much resistance. Now if I can just figure out my vet's resistance LOL!<br /><br />I've started the "alternative" route by making sure my paddocks stay as clean as possible. I figure the less manure there is, the less the chance is for contamination as well.<br /><br />I followed your link, but is there a way to order it online? Tractor Supply doesn't carry it, if you can imagine :)Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03651276792780847232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875253307572682101.post-43465819491942074142010-05-05T02:34:37.488-04:002010-05-05T02:34:37.488-04:00My vet talked to us about the fecal egg count test...My vet talked to us about the fecal egg count test this year. We are considering having it done. I think it will be worth the money to find out the wormy situation.Paint Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095673661149903754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875253307572682101.post-46506663389129432162010-05-04T23:21:32.641-04:002010-05-04T23:21:32.641-04:00Anonymous- The encysted strongyles are not detecta...Anonymous- The encysted strongyles are not detectable by fecal flotation examination. Because of this issue my vet does not use this method. I did my research being a student of equine science.<br /><br />Lisa- I use the herbal wormer when my horse needs it, as in theres signs in my fecal tests. I found with that para X there it wiped out the parasite population in the next fecal egg count. It actually did work, unlike a lot of other herbal wormer's.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14523660446608394720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875253307572682101.post-12195753433785800352010-05-04T23:03:02.693-04:002010-05-04T23:03:02.693-04:00I had been worming 4 times a year with de-wormers ...I had been worming 4 times a year with de-wormers recommended by our vet. However, even our vet has changed his tune and wants to test first. Seems to make a lot of sense. Who knows what all of the chemicals can do years down the road.Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875253307572682101.post-9864616514617043082010-05-04T22:51:47.649-04:002010-05-04T22:51:47.649-04:00Sydney,
Would you tell me a little more on the the...Sydney,<br />Would you tell me a little more on the the herbal dewormer and how you use it and when? I use daily wormer and use Ivermectin twice a year but I really do hate using them but I have never been told of other alternatives.lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8875253307572682101.post-85225163919200335242010-05-04T22:49:51.035-04:002010-05-04T22:49:51.035-04:00As I understand it, fecal egg counts do not show i...As I understand it, fecal egg counts do not show immature or encysted worms so should be used with caution. They also do not detect tapeworm - a blood test is required to ensure there are none present. So what is the best long term program to reduce reliance on chemical wormers, given that encysted strongyles are one of the most common internal parasistes in horses but are not detected in fecal egg counts?<br /><br />Here's an interesting article written by a vet on the use of natural wormers: http://www.animavet.com/NaturalDewormers.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com