By John Byrd, DVM Problem #6: Death Please be sure to read the last paragraph of this article. Deaths in horses have occurred in the past due to worms and may continue to occur, but at a much reduced rate. The introduction of Ivermectin as a deworming medication has been a large factor in the decreased death rate… Read more »
By John Byrd, DVM Problem #5: Tail Rubbing The characteristic tail rubbing associated with worms is generally due to pinworms. The female pinworm partially exteriorizes itself and lays her eggs around the rectal ring. The eggs stick to the skin with a substance similar to egg whites. This substance causes an itchy sensation causing the horse to… Read more »
