Posted: 11th September 2015 | Back to news feed
Parasitic worms can cause untold damage to an equine’s digestive system and internal organs. Make sure you’re up-to-date with the latest worming techniques with a free veterinary seminar from Redwings Horse Sanctuary on Wednesday 30th September at 7pm.
Regular worming has always been part of every responsible horse owner’s routine, but did you know that there is growing resistance to deworming drugs within worm populations? Or that some horses will always be more prone to worms than others? The horse community’s approach to worming is therefore evolving to ensure we can keep these tiny but mighty enemies under control.
Redwings’ Head of Veterinary and Care Nicky Jarvis will be sharing her clinical expertise on all things worm-related during the evening and will also be available to answer questions.
Worms are one of the most common and serious health issues we see in newly rescued equines at Redwings so it’s important for the charity to be abreast of all the latest research to help them treat their horses as safely and effectively as possible.
Redwings’ Sanctuary Farms Manager Emma Lacey will also be talking about managing horses at pasture to reduce exposure to worms as a vital part of routine equine care. With more than 1,000 residents across their Norfolk sites, worm control strategies are woven into everyday life for Emma!
The veterinary seminar is the latest in our series to help horse owners and share our unique clinical expertise and will be held at the charity’s Aylsham visitor centre in North Norfolk. Redwings’ seminars have a practical element and participants on 30th September are welcome to bring a small, fresh sample of their horse’s droppings in a tightly sealed container to find out first-hand what’s involved in a worm egg count!
For more information and to book your space, contact their Education Officer Andie Vilela on 01508 481032 or by emailing avilela@redwings.co.uk. Find out more about future events on the brand new Redwings website too – www.redwings.org.uk.
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