>> Other ways to use worm counts.

A spot check
Perhaps you keep your horse in a situation where a full worming programme is neccessary. You should still do an annual spot check worm egg count to make sure your programme is working. The best time will be Spring or Autumn when worming is due.

Other situations

• A new horse should always be tested. If he has a very high parasite burden this will affect the choice of treatment.
  
  
• Moving to a new yard. If you have just wormed your horse before moving him you will not want to give another dose. Use a worm count to prove to your yard owner that he is ready to turn out.
  
  
• A horse not looking right, losing weight should be tested.
  
  
• Check for resistant worms by sampling before worming. If a positive result is found, worm the horse then sample again in about 10-14 days. If the wormer has been effective the second count should be either ‘no eggs seen’ or very low. Check that your wormer is working by testing 10-14 days after worming.