{"product_id":"companion-and-animal-testing","title":"Equine Laboratory Testing","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEquine Parasitology(Contact us to discuss)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBoth external (mites, lice) and internal parasites (redworms, roundworms, tapeworms, etc.) affect horses globally. Infestations with external parasites can lead to severe itching and hair loss, while internal parasites are commonly linked to poor performance and weight loss. They may also cause diarrhoea, colic, and, in some cases, death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTesting for external parasites involves microscopic examination of plucked hair, while internal parasites are primarily detected through microscopic analysis of faeces, although other methods can also be utilized. Timely and accurate testing is crucial for (i) identifying the parasites present in your horse, (ii) determining if deworming treatment is necessary, and (iii) selecting the most effective drugs for treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe IEC offers the following tests for detecting parasites in horses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParasite Detected\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFaecal Egg Count (FEC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLarge and small redworms, roundworms, threadworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eResults are expressed as eggs per gram (EPG) of faeces. Treatment may be needed above certain EPG thresholds. Repeated FECs should be used to assess anthelmintic efficacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTapeworms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTapeworm eggs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eResults are expressed as EPG. Shedding of tapeworm eggs can be intermittent; a negative result does not rule out infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFluke Egg Screen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLiver fluke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eResults are reported as ‘detected’ or ‘not detected’. Liver fluke infections may not produce detectable eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBaermann Technique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eLungworm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDetects the presence of lungworm larvae in faeces. A negative result does not exclude lungworm infection, as it may not always lead to a patent infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy utilizing these tests, horse owners can effectively manage and mitigate the risks associated with parasitic infestations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50191078752520,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0876\/1429\/2232\/files\/EquineLabTestNewsite15-10-24_c6c4a6f7-1724-4697-b2a9-a4f698094d78.jpg?v=1729014260","url":"https:\/\/racingpigeonlaboratorytesting.com\/nl\/products\/companion-and-animal-testing","provider":"Racing Pigeon Laboratory Testing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}