It’s not unusual to feel apprehensive as the temperatures drop and the threat of snow and ice becomes reality. If you find yourself wondering the best plan of preparedness, we found a great site with tips on protecting your horse during the deep freeze. Ocean State Equine Associates put out this PDF of checkpoints titled: Winterizing Your Horse . From medical preparedness to dietary requirements these are tips from the experts on how to help your horse defray the harsh effect of bitter cold temperatures. During the depth of a winter blast it’s good to know you have done your best to prepare.
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From the Mid-America Agricultural Research Lab:
Finally a do-it-yourself home test for equine intestinal worms. Further understanding of the types of worms and their appropriate dewormer can be found in our equi-works articles on dewormers.
1. | Fecal samples can be stored for long periods if refrigerated (not frozen). | ||
2. | Sugar solution is prepared by adding 1 lb. of sugar into 12 fluid oz. (355 ml) of hot water; stir until all sugar is dissolved. | ||
3. | Slides can usually be placed in the refrigerator for several days prior to reading. | ||
4. | Identify parasites present: +(1-10 eggs/sample) ++(11-50 eggs/sample) +++(over 50 eggs/sample) | ||
5. | # of eggs found x 150 = # of eggs per pound feces | ||
6. | Materials needed: | a. | Sugar solution plus dispensing bottle, gun, or syringe |
b. | Tea strainer | ||
c. | 3 oz. and 5 oz. Dixie cups | ||
d. | Tongue depressors | ||
e. | Taper-bottom test tubes | ||
f. | Test tube rack | ||
g. | Standard microscope slides |