Advanced Faecal Egg Count Testing for Equine Health
We are located in Glenrowan regional Victoria, our Faecal Egg Count Testing facility utilises cutting-edge technology to provide accurate and efficient faecal egg count (FEC) testing for horses. Intestinal parasites represent a major threat to equine health, potentially compromising both wellbeing and performance.
Effective parasite management on equine properties is often complex, costly, and time-intensive. By implementing the FECPAK system, we make an otherwise invisible issue both visible and manageable, supporting informed decision-making and improved health outcomes for horses.
At Parasite Diagnostic Solutions, our mission is to enhance equine health through innovative testing services. We are committed to providing horse owners with accurate data through Faecal Egg Count Testing to manage their horses' parasite loads effectively.
We find in the equestrian industry there are incorrect practices around parasite management, which is increasing the worm burden for horses and parasite resistance, making the current dewormers on the market ineffective.
There is already parasite resistance in sheep and cattle and the equine industry is headed down the same path as there are no new active ingedients for dewormers to combat parasite resistance in horses.
Naturally in the wild horses as grazing animals carry a parasite burden however it is generally low as they graze over kilometres of pasture, however with domestication horses are grazing the same patches of pasture and more susceptible to intake of parasite larvae in the pasture.
However, by just giving a dewormer regularly is not the answer and could be increasing parasite resistance for your horse.
Also giving a different dewormer brand each time can be high risk of creating parasite resistance in your horse.
Faecal Egg Count Testing identifies Strongyle worm burdens in your horse and gives an insight to the internal health of your horse and the best fit parasite management approach.
Faecal Egg Count (FEC) testing is a vital tool in modern equine parasite management. It offers the following key benefits:
Incorporating FEC testing into routine horse care is a proactive measure that supports the long-term health and productivity of our amazing equines.
Book a Faecal Egg Count Testing Service online. Please note the times are a guide for sample quantities in a day. You don't need to drop off at that time.
Samples need to be collected fresh within 12 hours of the horse/pony producing manure and dropped off to 251 Old Hume Hwy Glenrowan. Samples can be collected fresh - stored in fridge up to 5 days before drop off if required. Results emailed within 48 hours of receiving sample.
Have a question or need more information? Contact us today 0419 513 788 or email nina@parasitediagnosticsolutions.com and one of our friendly staff members will be happy to assist you.