16/11/2022
❌ As December approaches it’s tempting to want to get organised and get on with winter worming for the possibility of encysted redworm. But hang fire! The weather is still too mild which means redworm on the pasture are still pretty active. Worming now will mean a higher possibility of reinfection after treatment, especially if the horses are still out 24/7 or getting a lot of grazing time. This applies to healthy adult horses. Young or old horses may need additional consideration depending on their Autumn results so please contact us for advice specific to your situation.
❄️ Wait for a period when daytime temperatures on the pasture consistently fall below 6 degrees celcius, which is generally between late December and February. It’s tempting to put a date in the calendar but in practice parasites don’t have diaries and we need to look at what’s going on in the ground outside.
More info 👉 bit.ly/HangFireForWinter
