FAQ
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No worms have been detected in my horse. Why should I have to check again?
The results of an examination are merely a “snapshot” of the situation. Particularly when grazing, horses can quickly become infected with worms. In order to be able to make a statement about the degree of worm infection, it is necessary to check as many horses in a herd as possible at regular intervals.
If in the past no worms were found in a herd, then generally 2 examinations per year will suffice. In the first year and if in the past worms were detected in the herd, then the examination should be carried out more frequently (see also “who, when and how often?”). -
No worms have been detected in my horse. Can I now be sure that there are no worms in my horse?
No. Even if the result is negative (no worm eggs detected), it cannot be 100% excluded that the horse has worms. It is the worm eggs that are detected and not the worms themselves. If the worms do not lay any eggs, then they will not be detected. For this reason, it is important that all horses are regularly examined and at the end of the year are treated with a broad-spectrum dewormer (safety treatment). If you have any questions, your vet will help you. -
Can I purchase the diagnostic set directly from dworm?
No. The dworm diagnostic set is only available from your vet. -
Why do young horses have to continue to be dewormed regularly? Can’t they also be examined?
In adult horses, the immune system is generally strong enough to protect the animal to a certain degree from the negative consequences of a worm infection. In young animals, however, the immune system is generally not yet sufficiently developed. A worm infection thus often results in complications much faster. Regular deworming is recommended in order to avoid this. -
What services are included in the price of the dworm diagnostic set?
The price includes- Postage for shipping the dung sample
- The dung analysis made by a licensed veterinary medical laboratory
- Notification by e-mail
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Is dworm financially worth my while?
Since 4 analyses should be carried out in the first examination year and at the end of the year deworming has to be done regardless of the results, somewhat higher costs are incurred in the first year. However, in the subsequent years the examination expenditure is usually reduced, so that the dworm strategy is generally less expensive than 4 dewormings with no analysis. -
Are there any supporting measures? What else do I have to take into account?
The basis of successful parasite control is grazing hygiene and grazing management! At least once a week the dung should be collected from the grazing land.Another important basis for successful parasite control with dworm is a detailed analysis of the farm operation by your vet. Epidemiological factors such as the age structure of the herd, type and handling of grazing or frequency and manner of the turnover influence the infection process and should be taken into consideration in the control strategy.
Regardless of the results of the dung analysis, all horses on the farm should be dewormed once at the end of the year. Your vet will be pleased to help you with the choice of a suitable preparation. -
I would like to use dworm also for my dog. Is this possible?
At the moment, dworm is only offered for horses. It is not approved for other types of animals. -
I do not have an e-mail address. Is it possible to send the result by post or fax?
No. We strive to make dworm as economic as possible. For this reason, we have decided on the most inexpensive communication method, the e-mail. However, animal owners without e-mail access can still use dworm. In this case, the results will only be sent to the vet. At the earliest 2 days after sending the dung sample, you can phone your vet to ask about the results.