Worming Horses in the Spring

threadworms which can be passed from the mare. Infection can then leave them weak and susceptible to diarrhoea and anaemia.
What should I do before giving the wormer?
Before giving the horse a wormer its important that you have an accurate weight measurement so you know how much to give the horse. Unfortunately under dosing can add to the  resistance issue so its important you get the dosage right.  
How do I give a wormer? 
Wormers for a horse come as a paste in a syringe that you can syringe straight into the horses mouth. Most horses will accept the wormer. If the horse is difficult you could practise giving the horse a syringe of something nice such as apple or molasses. This will help the horse to associate the syringe with something tasty.
If you need advice on worming or worm egg counts please speak to your veterinary surgeon or SQP.