Jess Equine

02/02/2026

A faecal egg count (FEC) is just that—it counts eggs. It detects the egg-laying stages of small redworm, but can not detect the encysted stage. 🔬

The encysted stage is non-egg laying; it lies dormant in the lining of the horse's stomach, awaiting warmer temperatures in spring to trigger mass emergence.🪱

This is why, during winter, it's advisable to blood test low-risk horses for the encysted stage of redworm. For higher-risk horses, a proactive worming treatment before spring is recommended to prevent issues down the line. 🌻

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Jess Equine

01/02/2026

DURING THE WINTER, it is CRUCIAL to address the dangerous ENCYSTED STAGE OF SMALL REDWORMS.

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Jess Equine

27/01/2026

Fabulous example of parasite management Abbotts View Livery: Barefoot and Back to Nature 🪱

It's that time again! 🪱🪱🪱

We worm once a year for encysted redworm following our vets advice (the blood test for encysted redworm isn't recommended for us). We do f***l egg counts 3 monthly the rest of the year, and saliva tests 6 monthly and only worm when necessary (no other wormers needed for the whole of last year!).

We couple this treatment with a saliva test for tapeworm beforehand to determine whether we use Equest or Equest pramox (covers tapeworm as well).

✨Top tip ✨ put a tiny bit of wormer in the horse's mouth first as a "tester" to see if they have any food left in their mouth to spit it out. If you don't do this and go straight in with the full dose you run the risk of them spitting out the whole dose alongside any food left in their mouths!

27/01/2026

As a registered animal medicine advisor, I take several steps to ensure your horse receives the appropriate wormer this winter. 🪱❄️

Firstly, I check if your horse is due for an EquiSal tapeworm test. 🐛

Next, I assess your horse’s parasite risk and advise whether they require a wormer or a blood test for the encysted stage of redworm.❓️

Selecting the correct wormer depends on the specific parasites we need to target, whether that's encysted redworm or both encysted redworm and tapeworm. Factors such as your horse's age, breed, and body weight also play a crucial role in this decision. 🐎

I can provide guidance on how to weigh your horse, the correct method for worming, and how to manage them after treatment. 🌱

Additionally, I recommend a FEC reduction test 10-14 days after worming to ensure effectiveness. 💩

All of the above is covered in my winter worming packages, available to order on my webpage: Including advice and test kits starting at £11 🛒

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Jess Equine

26/01/2026

A little update over on my YouTube! If you're interested in a more personal insight into Jess Equine, come check it out. Link in bio 🔗

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Jess Equine

25/01/2026

The perfect winter package bundle if your horse is due a tapeworm test this winter.

Your horse is due for a tapeworm test if it received a tapeworm treatment three months ago or had a low count six months ago.

Once we receive your horse's EquiSal test results, I can recommend a targeted wormer for the encysted stages of redworm and, if necessary, tapeworm.

Following the worming treatment, a follow-up FEC reduction test is recommended 10 to 14 days later to confirm that no additional treatment is required before spring.

If your horse isn’t due for a tapeworm test, please check out Winter Package 2, which offers worming advice for encysted redworm and includes a FEC reduction test.

Jess Equine

19/01/2026

I spend less time looking through the microscope at the start of winter. I'm mainly busy making up orders, sending winter parasite control emails, waiting on EquiSal results, and anticipating the cold to set in so that clients can worm their horses for the encysted stage of redworm. I'm pleased to see that FEC reduction test samples are starting to come through the letterbox. My microscope and I are ready for another year of testing. 🔬🪱🐴

If you would like help with your winter parasite control, comment "WINTER," and I can send you a link. 🔗

Jess Equine

17/01/2026

Small Redworm Blood Test 🩸
If your horse is low risk and well-managed, talk to your vet about a blood test. This helps preserve wormers and delay resistance!
Blood testing is only suitable for low-risk horses.

Winter wormer 🪱
For those who are not conducting the blood test, it is essential that horses receive a proactive dose between December and February. It is best to wait for cold weather with consecutive daytime temperatures below 6°C before administering the dose, as small redworm activity slows down, reducing the risk of reinfection.

For more information on Winter parasite control, please visit www.jessequine.weebly.com

Jess Equine