What types of worms can horses get?
The most common species of worms that affect horses include:
- Large Redworms (Strongyles): Large redworms are one of the most dangerous internal parasites.
- Small Redworms (Cyathostomes):
- Roundworms (Ascarids)
- Pinworms (Oxyuris)
- Threadworms.
- Tapeworms (Cestodes)
- Lungworms (Dictyocaulus arnfieldi)
- Bots (Gastrophilus)
What are the symptoms of a horse with worms?
Symptoms of worm infections in horses
- Weight loss.
- Colic.
- Diarrhea or constipation.
- Rough hair coat.
- Poor growth in foals.
- Respiratory problems. (nasal discharge, cough)
What are some internal parasites in horses?
Although a number of parasites can infest horses, there are a few that are more common — bots, strongyles, ascarids (roundworms), tapeworms and pinworms. Large and small strongyles, ascarids and tapeworms can present the greatest health risks.
What are stomach worms in horses?
Habronema are stomach worms that can cause inflammation of the stomach as well as sores on the skin. These worms have an interesting life cycle and require an intermediate host, or middleman. Horses are infected by ingesting flies that are carrying the larval stage of the worm.
Can horsehair worms live in humans?
Horsehair worms are harmless to vertebrates, because they can’t parasitize people, livestock, pets, or birds. They also don’t infect plants. If humans ingest the worms, they may encounter some mild discomfort of the intestinal tract, but infection never occurs.
How often should horse be wormed?
every 6 months
Can you ride after worming your horse?
Horses are absolutely fine to be ridden the day they have been wormed and the day after and the day after.
What is the best horse wormer for summer?
If your horse needs worming for roundworm too, then a combination wormer is ideal. Summer (May-Aug): carry out FEC and worm if necessary with Fenbendazole, Ivermectin or Pyrantel.
When should I deworm my horse in the spring?
Traditionally horses have been dewormed every two months, but this has led to parasite resistance among horses. For this reason, we recommend performing Fecal Egg Counts (FEG) in the spring (ideally spring and fall) to determine the number of eggs a horse has in its manure.
What is the best horse wormer to use in spring?
Try Fenbendazole in the hot and cold time of year and Ivermectin with Praziquantel (EquiMAX®) in the spring to get tapes and bots. Pyrantel can be used in the fall, and if you are in a high tapeworm area, be sure to repeat the Praziquantel.