Internal and External Parasite Control

Summary

Horse owners are deeply committed to the well-being of their horses, particularly in protecting them from internal parasites like worms and bots, as well as external pests like flies, ticks, and mosquitoes. Farnam has been a trusted partner for over 60 years, offering effective deworming solutions and fly control products. Their range includes broad-spectrum parasite treatments and specialized fly sprays, offering both immediate and long-lasting protection. Farnam also provides fly control strategies for barns, pastures, and sensitive areas, ensuring horses are protected from harmful pests indoors and outdoors.

Takeaways

• 😀 Horses are valued for recreation, competition, companionship, and most of all, the love of horses.
• 😀 Horse owners are devoted to their horses' well-being, particularly protecting them from internal and external parasites.
• 😀 Internal parasites like worms and bots can cause serious damage to horses' health, often without immediate detection.
• 😀 Farum has been a trusted partner for over 60 years in providing effective fly and insect control, as well as deworming solutions.
• 😀 Ior Care Paste provides broad-spectrum parasite protection and features a unique Sure Grip syringe for easier application.
• 😀 Fly control requires a two-pronged approach: treating the horse and minimizing pests in the barn and surrounding outdoor areas.
• 😀 Flies and biting insects like mosquitoes can carry fatal diseases, making it essential to control them around horses.
• 😀 Farum offers various fly sprays, such as Endure Fly Spray, Mosquito Halt, Equisect, and Bronco e Equin, to protect horses from pests.
• 😀 Farum also provides affordable fly spray concentrates and specialized products like SWAT Ointment and Endure Roll-On for sensitive areas.
• 😀 Larva Stop is a feed-through product that inhibits adult house and stable fly development, proven 97-100% effective.
• 😀 For outdoor protection, Farum offers Equis Spot On for fly and tick protection and Super Mask 2 for stylish face protection against flies.

Q & A

Why do people keep horses?

People keep horses for various reasons, including recreation, competition, companionship, and most importantly, for the love of horses.

What are the main dangers to a horse's health?

The two main dangers to a horse's health are internal parasites, such as worms and bots, and external parasites like flies, ticks, mosquitoes, and other insects.

How can horse owners protect their horses from parasites?

Horse owners can protect their horses by effectively and consistently controlling parasites through deworming solutions and insect control strategies.

What is IOR Care Paste, and how does it help horses?

IOR Care Paste delivers broad-spectrum parasite protection and comes with a unique easy-to-use Sure Grip syringe, designed to treat horses up to 1,500 lbs.

Why are worms a serious concern for horse owners?

Worms are a serious concern because they can cause significant damage to a horse's health before they are even detected.

What role do flies and biting insects play in horse health?

Flies and other biting insects, such as mosquitoes and gnats, are not only a nuisance but can also carry fatal diseases, posing serious health risks to horses.

How can horse owners control flies and other insects around their horses?

Horse owners can control flies and other insects by using specialized fly sprays, minimizing insects on the horse, and targeting breeding areas in barns and outdoor spaces.

What are some fly control products mentioned in the script?

Some fly control products mentioned include endure fly spray, mosquito halt spray, equisect spray, Bronco e equin fly spray, and various fly spray concentrates.

What is Larva Stop, and how does it help control flies?

Larva Stop is a feed-through fly control product that is clinically proven to be 97-100% effective in preventing the development of adult flies in the manure of treated horses.

How can horse owners protect their horses from ticks and flies outdoors?

Horse owners can protect their horses from ticks and flies outdoors using products like Equis Spot SpotOn, which provides up to 14 days of fly and tick protection, or Super Mask 2 Horsefly Masks for face protection.