How to perform a fecal examination?

A fecal examination involves observing parasite eggs in a horse's manure under a microscope to decide whether deworming is needed. Eggs of strongyles, ascarids, and strongyloides are commonly observed. After collecting fresh manure, it can be stored in the refrigerator until the analysis is performed.

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Location
  • France
Authors
  • Marie DELERUE
Purpose
  • Communication
  • Dissemination
File type
Document
File size
228 kB
Created on
03-07-2017
Origin language
French
Official project website
Horse grazing - Normandy
License
CC BY

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