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Micron Kit
Rapid On-Site parasite testing
Hemosilate
125mg/ml etamsylate
Micron Kit
The Micron Kit is the only app to rapid test the faecal egg count of horses on-site and in real-time. Results received in under 30 minutes.
Hemosilate
Containing 125mg/ml of etsamsylate, Hemosilate Solution for Injection is used for the prevention and treatment of surgical, post traumatic, obstetric and gynaecological haemorrhages in multiple species.
Bimeprazol 370 Mg/G Oral Paste
Bimeprazol 370mg/g Oral Paste, is an omeprazole oral paste for the treatment and prevention of gastric ulcers in horses.
Bimeprazol
omeprazole oral paste
Cronyxin Paste
flunixin 50mg/g
Cronyxin Paste
Cronyxin Paste is a flunixin 50 mg per gram oral paste, for the treatment of acute inflammatory musculoskeletal disorders in horses.
Responsible Worming Badge
Bimeda Equine is proud to promote best practice targeted worming regimes, to help protect both today’s horses and future generations.
To find out more about best targeted worming regimes, click here to visit our Best Practice Advice section.
To view and download our materials, such as our Horse Owner’s Guide To Worming and visit out Library Section.
Tapeworms
Equine tapewormsPhoto kindly provided by University of Liverpool Diagnosteq Lab Most horses are exposed to tapeworm and they may become infected at any age. Light infection is common, and if limited, is unlikely to produce any clinical signs. In severe cases, infection can cause physical damage to the gastrointestinal tract resulting in the following clinical signs:
- Diarrhoea
- Dull Coat
- Poor Growth
- Intermittent Colic Episodes
- Poor performance
- General Lethargy
- Ulceration of the GI lining
- Colic
- Obstruction
- Rupture
- Anaemia
- Un-thriftiness
Diagnostics & Treatment of Tapeworm
We know from the tapeworm life cycle that when the tapeworm sheds its eggs they are dispersed in a segment of its body called the proglottid.
If the proglottid remains intact then no eggs will be found in the faeces in spite of the horse being infected. As a result, tapeworm eggs are rarely detected in faecal egg counts (FEC) even if the horse is infected.
ELISA Antibody Test
The ELISA antibody test can be utilised to check for tapeworm exposure. This test is convenient and simple to carry out as saliva samples can be utilised.
Tapeworm - treatment options and resistance
| Fenbendazole | Pyrantel | Ivermectin | Moxidectin | Praziquantel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anoplocephala spp. | Not indicated | Effective when used at double the “normal” roundworm dose Resistance status undetermined – reports of resistance emerging from the US |
Not indicated | Not indicated | Resistance suspected but generally appears to remain highly effective – reports of resistance emerging from the US | |
Source: Canter Guidelines
Remains effective for indicated use
Resistance emerging or suspected
Some resistance reported – FECRT should be performed
Resistance common – should only be used with supportive FECRT results
Not indicated for use for treatment