Internal parasites are silent killers. They can cause extensive internal damage, and you may not even realize your horses are heavily infected. At the very least, parasites can lower resistance, rob the horse of valuable nutrients and cause gastrointestinal irritation and unthriftiness. At their worst, they can lead to colic, intestinal ruptures and death.

To get rid of parasites before they attack your horse, follow these suggestions from the AAEP.

Resource Type

  • Client Education

Topic

  • Client Communication
  • Parasites

Publish Date

March 5, 2021