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...

19/02/2026

Safeguard your horse this winter!

Learn all about winter parasite control and order your horse a winter package, including worm count test kits and worming advice.

https://jessequine.weebly.com/winter-parasite-control.html #/

Jess Equine

18/02/2026

pad, safety tags, vector control stirrups, Icon jacket, and my bitless bridle.Jess Equine

18/02/2026

The perfect winter package bundle if your horse is due a tapeworm test this winter.

Your horse is due for a tapeworm test if it received a tapeworm treatment three months ago or had a low count six months ago.

Once we receive your horse's EquiSal test results, I can recommend a targeted wormer for the encysted stages of redworm and, if necessary, tapeworm.

Following the worming treatment, a follow-up FEC reduction test is recommended 10 to 14 days later to confirm that no additional treatment is required before spring.

If your horse isn’t due for a tapeworm test, please check out Winter Package 2, which offers worming advice for encysted redworm and includes a FEC reduction test.

Jess Equine

08/02/2026

Step by step guide 🪱❄️

Step 1) Is your horse due an EquiSal saliva tapeworm test this winter? 💦
​Your horse is due if it has been;
a) 6 months from your last LOW count (that did not require treatment) or,
b) 3 months since you last treated for tapeworm.

Step 2) Decide on your approach to target the encysted stage of redworm 🪱
Talk to Jess Equine/ use CANTER to assess your horse's parasite risk and your testing/ treatment options;
a) Worm Medium-High risk horses (Jess Equine can advise the most suitable wormer for your horse)
b) Blood test Low risk horses. (carried out by a vet)

STEP 3) Reduction testing 🔬
If treatment was required for encysted redworm, follow up with a FEC reduction test 10-14 days after treatment. If a combination wormer was required to also target tapeworm an EquiSal saliva re-test will be advised 3 months after worming.

Jess Equine

07/02/2026

To learn more about winter parasite control, visit my webpage (link in bio)

https://jessequine.weebly.com/winter-parasite-control.html #/

Jess Equine

02/02/2026

A faecal egg count (FEC) is just that—it counts eggs. It detects the egg-laying stages of small redworm, but can not detect the encysted stage. 🔬

The encysted stage is non-egg laying; it lies dormant in the lining of the horse's stomach, awaiting warmer temperatures in spring to trigger mass emergence.🪱

This is why, during winter, it's advisable to blood test low-risk horses for the encysted stage of redworm. For higher-risk horses, a proactive worming treatment before spring is recommended to prevent issues down the line. 🌻

For more information on winter parasite control, visit www.jessequine.weebly.com

https://jessequine.weebly.com/winter-parasite-control.html #/

Jess Equine

01/02/2026

DURING THE WINTER, it is CRUCIAL to address the dangerous ENCYSTED STAGE OF SMALL REDWORMS.

Visit www.jessequine.weebly.com to learn more about winter parasite control.

https://jessequine.weebly.com/winter-parasite-control.html #/

Jess Equine