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Find out what a worm egg count is and how easy it is to run an effective worming programme using only the wormers your horse really needs. Take a look at some real situations where worm counts are used in practice.

What is a worm count?
A worm count is really a worm egg count (also known as a faecal egg count). A small sample of dung is prepared using a centrifuge and examined under the microscope to find out how many worm eggs are present. You cannot see them with the naked eye. We test each sample twice.

Use the test to monitor your horses worm burden. He may not have worms at all. He may have many more than expected. Use the results to plan your worming strategy. We can help you to do this.

A worm count will allow you to treat your horse in a knowledgeable way. It will give you peace of mind over your worm control measures.

Where Next?
Whatever worming programme you follow a worm count should be an essential part of your strategy, here's how:

Some questions answered here

What does it mean to target your worming? here

A simple targeted worming programme here

Help for larger yards here

Other ways to make use of worm counts here

Read about some real life situations here

Comparing costs here

How to send samples here

Understanding your results  here