Prevention
What are the main preventative measures enabling to reduce as much as possible risk of illness, and the impact of potential accidents
Diseases in horses : definitions
Here is a list of the main definitions concerning diseases : origins, categories, transmission modes, means of penetration of the pathogenic agents, f...SeeSigns of good health and biological constants
This fact sheet establishes a list of signs of good health in the horse, and the biological constants to keep an eye on, so as to detect early on a po...SeeBiosecurity measures : general guidelines
This fact sheet deals with the basic rules to follow to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and to thus better protect the animals in a yard.SeeVaccination : principles and good practices
The Fundamentals of vaccination : protocols and vaccines used for rabies, tetanos, equine influenza, rhinopneumonitis (equine herpes), and some other ...SeeVaccination rules in France
Vaccination is an essential preventative act with regard to infectious equine diseases. Vaccination is subject to regulatory requirements in FranceSeeFEC
Discover Fecal egg counts (FECs) : protocols, purpose, as well as the interpretation and use of the results depending on the horse’s age.SeeHow is a FEC carried out ?
There are several methods used to carry out a Fecal Egg Count (FEC). The commonly used Mac Master quantitative method will be described hereafter….SeeWell-reasoned de-worming program : fundamentals and good practices.
Halt the development of worm resistance to de-wormers ! Discover the 10 fundamentals of a well-reasoned de-worming program, as well as a review of goo...SeeDe-worming foals
This fact sheet gives key points for when de-worming foals up to 12 months old.SeeDe-worming adult horses
This fact sheet details the key points relating to de-worming horses of 1 year old and over.SeeResistance of endoparasites to de-wormers
Resistances to antithelmintics, mechanisms, practices leading to resistances, and means of measuring them in a yard.SeeAlternatives to de-wormers ?
Biologilcal control, resistance of the host, bioactive potential of plants : Assessment of alternative means of controlling parasitic burdens in hors...SeePractical management of the older horse
As he grows older, the horse becomes more fragile, and needs more care. Here is some practical advice on how to ensure he has a good quality of life. ...SeeThe fight against winged insects
Flying insects create various annoyances for horses in the summer months. Here are a few weapons against these nuisances.SeeQuality of the air/environment/comfort in the stables : good practices
Design/maintenance of the buildings, horse managemet, bedding, feed….How can the quality of the air/environment/comfort be optimised in the yard ?SeeQuality of drinking water
Why and how should we analyze the quality of water used for watering horses, which represents their first essential nutrient? What are the recommendat...See
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