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Autumn Parasite Control 2025

Horse First, Every Time, Every Season

Not all horses carry the same parasite risk, with age, grazing conditions, and management practices all influencing whether a horse falls into a low, medium, or high-risk category of parasite infection. Start every season with a worm egg count and a tailored plan for your horse.

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HORSE FIRST. EVERY TIME. EVERY SEASON.

A tailored, test-based parasite control programme can help keep your horse in peak condition

Best-practice approach is to plan a test-based programme, the interval of testing based on a horse’s relative parasite risk profile as Low, Medium or High for disease caused by worm burdens. Every horse’s parasite risk is unique and you can find out how a tailored, test-based parasite control programme and good results in the arena depend on much more than just training.

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August Bank Holiday 2025

Lab Testing Days

If you're due to send samples soon, please plan ahead to take into account potential post disruption due to the long weekend at the end of this month. We've listed our lab opening times and have some advice when to post samples to help prevent loss or delay in the postal system.

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Can Parasites Be Found in Hen's Eggs?

A Rare but Documented Occurrence

While it is very rare to find internal parasites inside a hen's egg, it is not impossible. These incidents are unusual and typically associated with specific predisposing factors which we highlight in this article.

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VMD adverse events reporting suspended

Overview and interim measures

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has paused independent reporting of adverse events by vets and SQPs, meaning these now need to be submitted via pharmaceutical companies. An adverse event is a reaction to veterinary products, including wormers. With concerns that issues might go unreported or downplayed as a result and delay critical safety signals, we've put together some more info and guidance.

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Westgate launch new line of defence against resurgence of life-threatening large redworm in horses

A UK First!

Westgate Labs, the UK’s leading equine parasite control specialists, have become the first laboratory in the country to offer larval culturing for large strongyles (Strongylus spp.) as a commercial test. This pioneering service, launched in June 2025, provides a practical solution to monitor for the re-emergence of large redworm, the most dangerous intestinal parasite affecting horses.

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Summer Parasite Control 2025

Plan for the season ahead

This Summer Start with a Worm Egg Count! No matter the size, breed, or workload of a horse, all equines are at risk of internal parasites. Every season brings its problems and summer is no exception.

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Easter & May Bank Holidays 2025

Lab Testing Days

If you're sending samples soon, please be aware of post disruption due to the long weekend for Easter and the two May bank holidays. We've listed our lab opening times and have some advice on the best times to avoid posting samples to help prevent loss or delay in the postal system.

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CANTER Steps Forward as an Independent Industry-Led Initiative

Supported by RUMA Companion Animal and Equine

We continue to support The Controlling ANTiparasitic resistance in Equines Responsibly (CANTER) initiative into its new phase. The group is delighted to share its transition to a new governance model, working with the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance – Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E) to ensure its continued impact and sustainability.