>>> I think I'm going to have to get a worming schedule from the vet because >>> I'm totally lost about when/what to worm.
That's really what you should do, because different climates, different management styles, and different soils will make for different regional needs, and what's right for those of us in the southeast may not be best for you folks in Canada. And, remember, that new wormers are introduced all along, and some parasites will develop resistance to some of the old stand-by wormers, so this isn't a static topic, but your vet will help you keep up. Worming is not the easiest topic, but it can be simplified somewhat. Just be careful not to over-simplify or to get stuck in an obsolete program. There was a series of articles on wormers in The Horse magazine a few years ago, and I'm sure you can find it online - I think the series went on for 10-12 months, even telling you how you might do fecals for your horses if you're motivated. I'm traveling this week with only dial-up or I'd look it up for you. At home, I have that series of articles printed out for reference. What I did initially when I got horses was to ask the vet for a rotational schedule for the next year. Each time he'd come out for a routine visit, I'd ask for new suggestions, and I'd try to notice new ads, new articles as they appeared. After a while, it gets much less confusing - well, except for the new findings that research keeps giving us. :) Karen Thomas, NC
