Rain scald is a non-contagious skin condition (meaning it doesn’t spread from one horse to another or to people) that can be caused by the same bacteria as mud fever1. What does rain rot look like on humans? It is characterized by the formation of crusty scabs, which peel off Read more…
Some infected foals shedding Giardia cysts might not show overt signs of diarrhea but are still capable of infecting other animals, including humans, on the premises. Can animals give humans Giardia? Dog and cat stool (poop) can contain Giardia germs and may make people sick even when the pet appears Read more…
Aged horse manure is an excellent ‘pick me up’ for your worm habitat. If you’re experiencing any issues with your worm farm, aged manure from horses (or cows for that matter!) is perfect for resetting conditions to get your habitat back on track. Aged manure is approx. What manure is Read more…
The treatment of choice is diethylcarbamazine (DEC), which kills the microfilariae and adult worms. Albendazole is sometimes used in patients who are not cured with multiple DEC treatments. It is thought to kill adult worms. What medication kills worms in humans? This includes those who don’t have any symptoms of Read more…
Did you know? Horsehair worms are known for their terrifying ability in some species to highjack their hosts nervous system, altering their behaviour to actively seek out water. Can horsehair worms control humans? Generally, horsehair worms aren’t considered an effective biological control agent, because they parasitize only a small percentage Read more…
Parasites that live in our horse’s guts can lay millions of eggs per day. These are excreted in the dung and are what we look for in a worm egg count. How toxic is horse manure? Horse manure is biodegradable, natural and contains no petroleum or animal byproducts. Horse manure Read more…
They commonly swim or crawl about with a whip-like motion. Immature stages are parasites on insects or crustaceans living in or near water, or in moist soil. One species of horsehair worm lives in salt water and parasitizes crabs. Do horsehair worms live in water? Horsehair worms’ adults are free-living Read more…
You can use manure onsite by spreading it as a fertilizer on an open area, pasture or field. You can also haul manure offsite for fertilizing or composting. Use caution when spreading manure on pastures grazed by horses. Don’t spread manure on pastures if there are more than 1 horse Read more…
Ideally, horse stalls should be cleaned every day and kept as clean as possible. Since horses often lie down in their stalls at night, this behavior means that if you are not keeping the stalls clean, horses could be lying in their own urine or manure – and there’s nothing Read more…
Rest pasture for a minimum of three / six months The larvae are not ingested and die. It is worth noting than some larvae can last for long periods in the grass and a frost is required to kill them. How long can parasites live in a pasture? Larva can Read more…