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Equine FECPAK System
Equine
We are very pleased with the growing interest in FECPAK in the equine sector.  As you will all be aware throughout the equine world wormers are used very regularly within the care of horses.  However with the over-use of wormers over the years we are beginning to see the increase in resistance to wormers. With FECPAK you can monitor your horse (s) and only treat your horse when needed.  The Equine FECPAK can now offer horse owners the opportunity to have instant and accurate on-farm knowledge of the unique worm status of their animals and pastures.  By eliminating unnecessary treatments, this can lead to savings in time and money and you can use a product you know is effective. Results may also indicate that you are not dosing at the right times, so the system allows you to monitor burdens and eliminate them when they start to rise, minimising the damage the worms are doing to your animals and your pastures.
 
Alex Middler, Craigmancie Stud, Aberdeenshire uses Equine FECPAK to help monitor her stallions, mares and foals.  ‘’It is a great way to monitor the different horses I have on my yard especially between the young stock and adult stock.  It allows me to keep records of their faecal egg counts within the seasonal changes and now I am only worming when needed rather than unnecessary routine.  In adult horses it is very rare that they need to be wormed frequently and monitoring the young stock gives me piece of mind that they are thriving and not burdened by worms at a critical young age.  I also have a very good relationship with my vet David Wood, Dunnydeer Vets, Insch, who supports and advices me with my FECPAK results and with doing so I have set up a servicefor horse owners to send faecal samples to me for an egg count.’’ comments Alex.
 
  Research Information from Bristol University:
 
A recent study from the University of Bristol has validated the superior ease and accuracy of undertaking faecal egg counts using the FECPAK method versus the traditional McMaster method used by veterinarians and laboratories around the world.  This paper has been accepted for publication by the Veterinary Record - a highly respected journal, published weekly by the British Veterinary Association. The abstract has also been accepted for publishing by the British Equine Veterinary Association. Click here for more information on the paper.  Dr Gerald Coles from the University of Bristol, presents his research on parasite burdens in horses, what is being used to control them, issues surrounding the development of resistance and alternative treatment options. Click here to read more.
 
 
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