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H1.1 Horse Care

H1.8 Parasite Control. H1.1 Horse Care. This presentation has been produced by Ausintec Academy (Study Horses .com) for purpose of Educational Training. It is not for sale and may not be used or reproduced without prior written permission from the Director of Ausintec Academy.

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H1.1 Horse Care

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  1. H1.8 Parasite Control H1.1 Horse Care This presentation has been produced by Ausintec Academy (Study Horses .com) for purpose of Educational Training. It is not for sale and may not be used or reproduced without prior written permission from the Director of Ausintec Academy

  2. Parasite Control Overview • Life Cycle of a Worm • Common Internal Parasites • Effective Parasite Control Measures • De-Worming • Using a Paste Wormer

  3. Life Cycle of a Worm

  4. Common Internal Parasites Strongles (Redworm/bloodworm) Threadworm

  5. Common Internal Parasites (cont.) Pin Worms

  6. Common Internal Parasites (cont.) Bots Bot Fly Bot Eggs Bot Knife

  7. Common Internal Parasites (cont.) Roundworm (Ascarids) Onchocerca (Invading the eye)

  8. Common Internal Parasites (cont.) Tapeworms

  9. Effective Parasite Control Measures Pick up manure regularly Cross-graze pasture

  10. Effective Parasite Control Measures (cont.) Feed horses off the ground Avoid over grazing

  11. De-Worming Measure the horse’s weight [Girth (cm) × Girth (cm) × Length (cm)] / 11,900 = Weight(kg) OR [Girth (in) × Girth (in) × Length (in)] / 330 = Weight (lb)

  12. De-Worming (cont.) Check the product label for advice when using on:- Pregnant mares Foals & lactating mares

  13. De-Worming (cont.) Check the product label for advice when using on:- Breeding stallions

  14. Using a Paste Wormer

  15. After the Video Tutorial • View the Power Point Presentation and see if you can discuss each slide • View the Video Tutorial again, if necessary • Read the Workbook • Do the Homework/Extension Lesson • Complete the Online Quizzes • Complete the Practical Assessments • Join Phone Tutorials if available • Listen to Phone Tutorial Recordings

  16. References Publication:-Author:- Feeding and Nutrition of Horses John Kohnke Foot Steps Sally Hinton & Joan Ecclesshare Storey’s Guide to Feeding Horses Melyni Worth The BHS Veterinary Manual P. Stewart Hastie Websites:- http://www.acreageequines.com/horsecare/horsecare4.htm http://www.uky.edu/Ag/AnimalSciences/pubs/vet32.pdf http://www.localriding.com/worms-life-cycle.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microfilaria

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