Jess Equine

10/03/2026

Making a Parasite Plan for a New Horse

Bringing home a new horse is very exciting, but it also comes with responsibility. Alongside vaccinations, dental care, and nutrition, effective parasite control is crucial. 🩺🪱🐴🌱

Before Their Arrival

Request Records: Ask the previous owner for their testing and deworming history. 🪱

Test if Needed: If records are unavailable or it's been 4-5 weeks since the last faecal egg count (FEC), conduct testing and treat if necessary.🔬

Monitor Results: If the worm egg count is high (>200 epg), follow up with a reduction test in 10-14 days to check for resistance.♻️

Plan for a 2-3 week process to ensure your new horse arrives parasite-free. 🗓

To learn more
Visit https://jessequine.weebly.com/new-horse.html #/

Jess Equine

08/03/2026

8th of March and spring is just around the corner! 🌼

Jess Equine

08/03/2026

Keep you and your horse on track by popping on your calander at the start of the month when your horse's worm count test is due. 🌱🪱🐴🔬

Faecal Egg Count (FEC): Every three months🔬
EquiSal Test: Every six months💦
Target Encysted Redworm🩸

Monthly Schedule:
January:
February: Blood test/ worm for the encysted stage of small redworm; follow up with a FEC reduction test 10-14 days after worming.
March:
April:
May: Faecal egg count (FEC) for adult stages of redworm and roundworm and EquiSal test saliva tapeworm test.
June:
July:
August: Faecal egg count (FEC) for adult stages of redworm and roundworm
September:
October:
November: Faecal egg count (FEC) for adult stages of redworm and roundworm and EquiSal test saliva tapeworm test.
December:

To risk assess your horse or for more information visit:

https://jessequine.weebly.com/testing-plan-based-on-parasite-risk.html #/

Jess Equine

07/03/2026

As spring arrives, grass begins to grow, temperatures rise, and so do the risks of equine parasites.

Like autumn, the warm wet weather of spring creates favourable conditions for parasites to thrive. 🌱

Gone are the days of blanket worming; worming without testing is an outdated method that can lead to increased parasite resistance, a significant issue in equine health. 🩺

By implementing worm count testing, you can avoid unnecessary treatments, protect your horse's health and well-being, and help maintain the effectiveness of wormers for the future. 🔬

Special attention is needed for young, old, and immune compromised horses during this season compared to healthy adults.💫

THIS SPRING....

FAECAL EGG COUNT - Faecal egg counting is used to help identify the egg laying stages of redworm and Roundworm.
It is advised to FEC routinely every 8-12 weeks.
Your horse is due if it was last tested in January.

​Young, old and high shedding horses require more frequent testing.

EQUISAL TAPEWORM SALIVA TEST- The EquiSal Tapeworm test measures the relevant antibodies in the horse’s saliva. It is advised to test for tapeworm every 6 months.
If your horse has a borderline or Moderate/High result, treatment is required. The warm wet weather of spring creates favourable conditions for tapeworm parasites to thrive, making it an ideal time of year to test.

Testing before grazing season in the spring identifies horses with high worm burdens that will release eggs on to grass pastures.

Jess Equine

05/03/2026

Understanding your horse's risk of parasites is crucial for effective management. The greater the risk, the more essential it is to conduct frequent testing. Various factors influence this risk, including your horse's health, age, and immune system, as well as environmental elements such as yard and field management. 🪱♻️🔬🌱🐴

Learn more here

https://jessequine.weebly.com/testing-plan-based-on-parasite-risk.html #/

Jess Equine

04/03/2026

Understanding your horse's risk of parasites is crucial for effective management. The greater the risk, the more essential it is to conduct frequent testing. Various factors influence this risk, including your horse's health, age, and immune system, as well as environmental elements such as yard and field management.

Learn more
https://jessequine.weebly.com/testing-plan-based-on-parasite-risk.html #/

Here, you can assess your horse's parasite risk, make a plan for the year ahead, view what worm count test kit options are available. From our SILVER and GOLD plan for LOW risk Horses or the NEW PLATINUM plan (available for pre-order) for High RISK horses, there is a option for every horse.

🪱🌼🌱🔬♻️

Jess Equine

02/03/2026

MARCH - the month winter draws to a close and spring arrives. ❄️🌱🌼🪱

If you have not targeted the encysted stage of redworm this winter, now is the time to do so.

As of the 20th of March, Jess Equine will move on to its spring parasite control.

If you have wormed this winter and are due to send back FEC reduction tests, now would be a good time.

If you need help or advice, send me a message or visit
www.jessequine.weebly.com for more information.

Jess Equine

24/02/2026

If you would like to see the whole video on Winter Parasite Control, please head on over to my YouTube channel.

https://youtu.be/aS_nZ4aqACA?si=fRbz0goZelWAN106

link in bio 🎥

Jess Equine

20/02/2026

In this Winter Parasite Control Vlog, I cover the following:

What is the encysted stage of small redworm?
How to test for encysted redworm?
Tapeworm testing.
Wormers, including who can advise or prescribe them.
How to weight tape your horse.
How to worm.
How to manage a horse after worming.
Reduction test.
Reasons for wormer failure.
The right time to target the encysted stage of redworm.

*LINKS*

Jess Equine Webpage:
https://jessequine.weebly.com/worming-programme-fec-and-equisal-testing.html #/

CANTER RISK ASSESSMENT:
https://canterforhorses.org.uk/assess-your-horses-parasite-risk-profile-win/

In this Winter Parasite Control Vlog, I cover the following:- What is the encysted stage of small redworm? - How to test for encysted redworm? - Tapeworm t...