Explain methods used to control internal and external parasites.

Explanation should include

• guidelines for the uses of dewormers
• anthelmintics effective against internal parasites
• insecticides effective against external parasites
• precautions necessary when using insecticides for external parasites
• factors that affect the susceptibility of horses to parasites
• pasture management
• fecal exams
• parasite life cycles. 

Process/Skill Questions: 

• What is the recommended deworming protocol?
• What are common types of dewormers and insecticides?
• What precautions should be taken when administering dewormers and insecticides?
• What external factors (e.g., age, season, location, breeding, pasture management) can affect a parasite program?
• What is a fecal study, and what types of parasites can be detected?

Teacher Resource: 

• What is Your Horse's Fecal Egg Count Telling You? Links to an external site., The Horse