Everything Horse magazine Magazine, October 2014 | Page 27

HORSE HEALTH Advertising Opportunities Do you want to advertise your business in the Everything Horse UK Magazine? Above: Domesticated equids have much less grazing space compared to their wild counterparts WHAT OTHER METHODS OF TESTING ARE AVAILABLE? BLOOD TEST – used to diagnose a tapeworm burden by detecting antibodies. This test is most accurate when the history of an individual is known as antibodies can remain for months after the tapeworm numbers have fallen. Blood sample must be taken by a vet which increases the cost of the test above that of a FEC. SALIVA TEST – the EquiSal test is a new development in the equine industry based upon the same concept of the blood test but not invasive. The test is cost effective at around £12 and the sample can be collected by horse owners and is sent off to a veterinary diagnostics laboratory for analysis. shedding rates, and a rigorous approach may involve repeating 100% testing for the first few times. After that, high risk and susceptible individuals can be tested on a rota basis. Only animals with an egg per gram (EPG) count exceeding 200 will be selected for worming although it is noteworthy to add that all animals must be treated for encysted small redworm, tapeworm and bots. We offer affordable and realistic advertising opportunities in the magazine and on our extensive equestrian media website. For more information and our rate card please email Rachael on [email protected] www.everythinghorseuk.co.uk TAKE HOME MESSAGE It is important for owners to recognise that a FEC value of zero is neither achievable or desirable. The aim is to maintain burdens to an acceptable level to preserve existing wormer chemicals for future generations. October 2014 • Issue 13 • Everything Horse UK Magazine 27