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Summer temperatures Spark Higher Autumn Worm Count Results

Higher Autumn Worm Egg Count results

🌡️ Have you needed to treat more horses than usual this autumn following your seasonal testing? Population data shows a rise in the proportion of horses shedding redworm eggs, following an unusually warm, dry summer. We examine the factors that may have contributed to these results and what to do about it to help protect your horses.

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Join our expert led webinar: All Redworms Large & Small

Steps to stay ahead of redworm risks

Small and large redworms remain two of the most important and potentially dangerous parasites affecting horses. But how can owners recognise the risks, understand the differences, and use the right tests at the right time? Join us to explore this important topic!

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Winter Parasite Control 2025/26

2025/26

Every horse needs a winter protocol to manage parasite risk. Are you treating or testing for the possibility of encysted small redworm this year? Our advice on how to approach parasite control for your horse at this time of year depends on their Risk Profile. Decide if your horses are low, medium or high and follow our easy to use flow chart to decide your options!

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Christmas Opening Hours 2025

For the Lab and Office

Over the Christmas Holidays our lab and office will be operating reduced hours but we’ll test all samples, report results and send any shop orders each day there is a post. We'll be back to our normal hours from Monday 5th January 2025.

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Event Guides - Where to find Westgate Labs from now until Spring 2026!

from now until Spring 2026!

We love getting out and about to meet our customers in person. There’s nothing better than chatting with you about your horses, answering your worming questions, and sharing practical tips to help keep your horses healthy and happy. Over the next six months, you’ll find us at several fantastic equestrian events across the UK — come along, say hello, and visit the Westgate Labs tradestand for exclusive offers, friendly advice, and free Westgate goodies with certain purchases!

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NEW STUDY REVEALS SEASONAL TAPEWORM RISKS FOR UK HORSES

AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF SALIVA TESTING

A new UK study has provided valuable insights into how horses are exposed to tapeworm infection through tiny pasture-dwelling mites, revealing seasonal patterns that could help owners make more informed decisions about parasite control

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2025 PLASTICS INDUSTRY AWARDS SHORTLIST

OUR GREEN POTS ARE SHORTLISTED!

Our wonderful little green compostable pots have been shortlisted for the Sustainability Award in the Material Innovation category of the Plastics Industry Awards 2025! These innovative pots help protect animals and the planet and are truly pioneering: replacing single-use plastics with a compostable biomaterial container.

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Horse First Autumn Worm Control Webinar

Because every parasite risk is different

This autumn, join Westgate Labs and Austin Davis Biologics (creators of the EquiSal tapeworm test and the small redworm blood test) for a FREE, webinar hosted by horse trainer and content creator Miri Hackett. Discover how to take control of parasite management on your yard with expert insights and practical tips.

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Time to review parasite control and worm egg count horses

After extreme summer conditions see an increase in egg shedding

“In our experience, anything that adds extra pressure on the body, whether that’s underlying illness or environmental conditions, can make it harder for horses to cope with parasite challenge. Add in reduced grazing quality - so many paddocks have been completely burnt off this summer - that horses are cropping nearer to the ground and closer to dung piles to find  forage, and the chances of infection are likely to rise" explains Westgate Labs Director, Kristy Hodgson.