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No they can't. After the first frost of the winter all the parasites die. It is a good idea to worm your horses just after the first frost to ensure that your horse didn't pick up any parasites or worms during the summer.
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∙ 12y agoHorses can have worms all year but winter approaching treat for Bots.
In November & January you need to deworm with an `Ivermectin` product like Eqvalan. Bots are eggs laid on the horses legs in the summer by the gadfly - then ingested when the horse licks his legs. The eggs hatch and remain under the horses tongue for 3 weeks and are then swallowed .The larvae remain inside the horses gut over winter and in spring pass out with the droppings.
The larvae then enjoy the spring sunshine and hatch into those annoying gadflys (horsefly) and lay more eggs on the horses legs.
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Can you feed a horse carrots to kill worms?
No, carrots will not kill worms in a horse.
If you worm a horse and the long hair does not fall out does this mean it still has worms?
No. The idea that a horse that has long hair has worms is an old wives tale.
Why is it important to deworm a horse?
To get rid of worms. Do worms sound like a nice thing to you?
What if a horse lost weight?
they may have worms
Why do you worm a horse?
to prevent worms. / get rid of them.
Why are willy worms around in the winter?
to look for food
What if a horse as a big weight loss?
they may have worms
Why is your horse rubbing excessively?
WORMS or Lice or Mange
Are horse worms different from dog worms?
Yes. Though the parasitic worms of horses are similar to the worms of dogs, they are not the the same. This means that horses won't pick up worms from dogs and vice versa.
What is a winter horse blanket made out of?
Winter Horse blankets an be made of fleece, or another heavy fabric, usually waterproof to keep the horse dry!
Does horse worm pill kill hook worms and tape worms as well?
Most over-the-counter horse dewormers are effective against most kinds of hook worms. However, tape worms are a totally different type of worm that can be killed only with medications available through your veterinarian.
What horse wormer is recommended for winter?
There is no real best, because the active ingredients tend to be the same, but you want to rotate the dewormer and choose one with a different active ingredient every time you deworm a horse. Otherwise, the worms develop an immunity.
