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In the realm of horse health, proficient worm control is absolutely vital. However, a frequently underappreciated issue in our horse-keeping community is underdosing. Although it might seem a minor… read more

Horse Wormer ProgrammeFor a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageWe stock a great range of Horse Worming products including horse wormers for small encysted redworm, Pramox year pack… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageWith the onset of the winter period many horse owners’ minds will be turning to the issue of worming their horse. It is important to follow so… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageIn the fight against wormer resistance faecal worm egg counts are vital tools in the armoury to prevent resistance to horse wormers. Faecal worm… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageBots, the insect larvae of the bot fly, are common parasites found within the stomach of horses. Unfortunately, an infestation of bot fly larvae… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageEncysted stages of small redworm are one of the most dangerous parasite threats to horses, yet almost 1 in 5 horse owners have never even heard… read more

Reducing the risk of parasitic disease is achieved by keeping the worm burden low. Younger horses are in greater danger of parasitic disease.Controlling egg shedding stops horses re-infecting themselv… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageThe Royal Veterinary College and Austin Davis Biologics Ltd, providers of EquiSal Tapeworm testing, have been awarded a research grant by Petpla… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageDon't let Encysted Small Redworm creep up on you.Encysted small redworm larvae can remain hidden in the wall of the horses gut and can account f… read more

As we approach tapeworm time it is important to remember that although traditionally the time to worm for this parasite have been around October and March it does not really matter when you treat as l… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageRecently Hyperdrug in conjunction with Zoetis the makers of Equest and Pramox created a webinar which was broadcast live to horse owners to help… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pagePramox and Equest are now in tubes to treat horses up to 700kg in weight.Zoetis the makers of Pramox and Equest have made some changes to two of… read more

Small Redworms (small strongyles) are the most common and harmful worms found in horses and whilst most wormers are effective against adult worms the larvae can become “encysted” after tunneling… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers pageHorse Wormers faqI just cannot be bothered to read this, what can I do?Give us a ring on 01833 641112 our pharmacists and SQP's are happy to di… read more

For a full list of products go to our horse wormers page Underdosing horse wormers can lead to resistance, this is because if a horse is given a lower than indicated dose not all of the worms are ki… read more