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    • AHDA Conference 2016
    • NADIS parasite forecast warns of Liver Fluke risk for Spring 2016
    • Research project underway to improve equine tapeworm control
    • It’s tapeworm time – but think twice before reaching for the wormer!
    • New Saliva Test under Development for Encysted Small Strongyle
    • Meet World Horse Welfare Magpie at the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials
    • EquiSal tapeworm test receives further scientific validation
    • Reduce the risk of worming by supporting good gut health
    • What can go wrong with worm control; a veterinary view
    • Pinpoint Pesky Pinworm Problems with the new retail test kit
    • Diagnostic test for encysted small redworm
    • Westgate worm count kits voted product of the year finalist 2016
    • Westgate wins coveted BETA Business award 2017
    • New look website
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    • Autumn Parasite control
    • Are your worming drugs working?
    • Winter Parasite Control
    • Treat & Resistance Test for Encysted small redworm
    • Opening times over Christmas & New Year 2017
    • New Year New Start? We're recruiting for an Assistant Lab Technician
    • Get parasite control wrapped up for 2018!
    • Westgate Labs Sponsor Royal Veterinary College Polo Team
    • Lab closed due to snow today
    • Horse Health Week 2018
    • Spring Parasite Control
    • The Season Beckons for Bullimore Eventing
    • Westgate Vet Carolyn Cummins Talks Foal Health
    • Free Equine Worming Consultations
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    • Summer Parasite Control
    • Best practice worm control advice following discontinuation of “Equitape” horse wormer in October 2018
    • BEST PRACTICE UPDATE
    • Autumn parasite control '18
    • A big sorry from us as Royal Mail walk out causes disruption to services
    • Autumn is Tapeworm Time... or is it?
    • Is it time to worm for encysted redworm?
    • Winter Parasite Control 2018
    • Treat & Test this winter to check for drug resistance
    • Lab Opening Times Christmas 2018
    • Job vacancy; we're seeking a telephone receptionist & clerical assistant
    • Four winter worm counting myths busted
    • 20th Anniversary for Westgate Labs and postal worm counts
    • Spring Parasite Control 2019
    • Westgate Labs launch new All Seasons subscription programme
    • Faecal sand testing now available for horses
    • REACT Now to Beat Colic
    • Easter Opening 2019
    • Westgate Labs helps to highlight World Horse Welfare’s vital work
    • Summer Parasite Control 2019
    • Five key factors in positioning a muckheap
    • Westgate Labs supports horse health on the front line with World Horse Welfare
    • Diagnostic blood test for small redworm to launch in September 2019
    • WIN a Westgate prize bundle
    • Westgate Labs seeks consultant Parasitologist
    • Autumn Parasite Control 2019
    • Prize Bundle Winners!
    • Equine SQP of the Year Finalist
    • All Seasons Subscriber Feature
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    • Kristy Hodgson from Westgate Labs wins National Equine SQP of the Year Award
    • Winter Parasite Control 2019/20
    • Christmas opening hours 2019
    • Job Vacancy
    • New Zero Waste Test Kits
    • Westgate Labs Take Two Top Honours at BETA International 2020
    • Our guide to Spring Parasite Control for horses 2020
    • Open for business as usual
    • Latest Update on Westgate Services as of 24th March 2020
    • Setting up our business for resilience during COVID-19 Outbreak
    • Easter Opening and Testing Days 2020
    • Lice infestation in horses
    • Service Update 24th April
    • Free interactive training course for horse owners
    • Posting Samples Over May Bank Holiday
    • Westgate Labs comes of age
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    • Summer Parasite Control 2020
    • Free Grassland management webinar
    • Emerging Bot Fly Larvae
    • Join World Horse Welfare and Westgate Labs for a Free Worming Webinar
    • Autumn Parasite Control 2020
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    • Kristy is a finalist in the National SQP awards 2020
    • Your Horse 'Virtually' Live 2020
    • Lockdown update November 2020
    • Kristy wins Outstanding Customer Service Award 2020
    • COVID Plus Christmas Causing Postal Delays
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    • Winter Parasite Control 2020/2021
    • A Huge Thank You From Us to You!
    • Earlybird Offers for January 2021
    • Lockdown Three Update; Open As Usual
    • More evidence shows traditional frequent worming is unnecessary
    • Spring Parasite Control For Horses 2021
    • Business Update March 2021
    • A vegetative year for Westgate Labs
    • Limitations on the sale of wormers in Ireland
    • Summer Parasite Control 2021
    • Livery Yards - Finding A Better Way!
    • Review of All Seasons Subscription
    • Tapeworm should be considered a significant pathogen in young horses:
    • We're supporting The Great Big Green Week
    • Autumn Parasite Control 2021
    • A four week old foal with a surprising worm egg count result!
    • Individual & Team Finalists in the National SQP awards 2021
    • Don't Treat for Encysted Redworm Too Early
    • Green Friday 2021
    • Service Update 29th November 2021
    • Christmas Opening Hours 2021
    • Winter Parasite Control 2021/22
    • Another Big Thank You From Us to You!
    • EARLYBIRD OFFERS FOR JANUARY 2022
    • 23rd Anniversary for Westgate Labs
    • Westgate Labs Supports World Horse Welfare Rehomers
    • SPRING PARASITE CONTROL 2022
    • Do You Know How Much Your Horse Weighs?
    • Westgate represent the RAMA view at the National Equine Forum '22
    • Please look out for avian flu in your flock
    • Easter Opening and Testing Days 2022
    • Wormer Resistance; Looking for Trouble
    • Climate Change - Some Like it Hot!
    • Tails From Behind The Tests
    • Jubilee Bank Holiday Opening & Testing Days 2022
    • Summer Parasite Control 2022
    • Poo Picking for Parasites
    • SURVIVING SUMMER COMPETITION
    • Survive the Summer Heat & Prize Bundle
    • Feeding to Support Natural Immune Resilience
    • 2022 Royal Mail Postal Strikes
    • Hang Fire on Your Winter Wormer
    • Christmas Opening Hours 2022
    • Earlybird Offers for 2023
    • We're Recruiting! Could you be our next assistant lab technician?
    • Minimising the Ecotoxic Effects of Horse Wormers on the Environment
    • SPRING PARASITE CONTROL 2023
    • WHAT WILL WE DO WHEN THE WORMERS DON’T WORK ANYMORE?
    • CANTER launches to Combat Wormer Resistance in Equines
    • Easter Opening and Testing Days 2023
    • Horse & Hound Approved - Westgate Scores 10/10
    • May Bank Holiday Opening & Testing Days
    • Why Studs Are at High Risk
    • New Ambassadors for Westgate
    • Say yes and make a difference to animal health!
    • Behind the Scenes with Hackett Equine & Westgate
    • August Bank Holiday 2023
    • Updated - RCVS issues new prescribing guidelines for POM-V medicines
    • Autumn Parasite Control 2023
    • Vacancies to join our friendly team this autumn!
    • It's Still Too Early for a Winter Wormer!
    • Updated Guidance for Tapeworm Control
    • Westgate wins two industry accolades at the National SQP Awards 2023
    • Christmas Opening Hours 2023
    • Winter Parasite Control 2023/24
    • Westgate Labs Steps Up to Support British Grooms
    • EARLYBIRD OFFERS 2024
    • 25 years of Improving the Way Horses are Wormed
    • SPRING PARASITE CONTROL 2024
    • Easter Opening Times 2024
    • May 2024 Bank Holidays
    • Walking for World Horse Welfare
    • Summer Parasite Control 2024
    • 25 miles for 25 Years
    • Westgate Labs Complete 25 Mile Charity Hike
    • Rare species of bot sighted in UK horses.
    • RESISTANCE STATUS OF EQUINE WORMING
    • August Bank Holiday 2024
    • Autumn Parasite Control 2024
    • Westgate Test Kits Go Plastic Free!
    • Founding Director of Westgate Labs Lifts Lifetime Achievement Award
    • CANTER Cross-sector Guidelines for Prescribers Launched
    • We're heading to HOYS
    • Christmas Opening Hours 2024
    • Winter Parasite Control 2024/25
    • Job Vacancy for a Trainee Laboratory Technician
    • EARLY BIRD Extras 2025
    • A milestone year for Westgate Labs!
    • Winter Worm Counting Myth busted!
    • Westgate Labs Service Comparison
    • Westgate Labs Strengthens Leadership for a Sustainable Future
    • Every Horse Needs a Worm Egg Count
    • Dressage Duo Anna and Roo Back Test-Based Worm Control
    • Spring Parasite Control 2025
    • Fun and Frivolity at the National Equine Show Underlines Serious Message
    • Westgate Labs Wins Sustainable Exhibitor Award
    • WIN a year's worth of testing!
    • CANTER Steps Forward as an Independent Industry-Led Initiative
    • Easter & May Bank Holidays 2025
    • Summer Parasite Control 2025
    • Westgate launch new line of defence against resurgence of life-threatening large redworm in horses
    • VMD adverse events reporting suspended
    • Can Parasites Be Found in Hen's Eggs?
    • August Bank Holiday 2025
    • HORSE FIRST. EVERY TIME. EVERY SEASON.
    • Autumn Parasite Control 2025
    • Time to review parasite control and worm egg count horses
    • Horse First Autumn Worm Control Webinar
    • 2025 PLASTICS INDUSTRY AWARDS SHORTLIST
    • NEW STUDY REVEALS SEASONAL TAPEWORM RISKS FOR UK HORSES
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    • Twenty Years of Westgate Labs; how it all began
    • How does targeted worming help our Dung Beetles and why should we care?
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    • New research shows traditional frequent worming is unnecessary
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