Equine Testing
We offer on island testing, aiming to provide you with results within 48 hours
Faecal Egg Count aka Worm Test
Price per Sample
1 test: £15.00 each
2-5 tests: £13.50 each
+5 tests: £12.50each
Discount available for groups of more than 10 horses/donkeys
10-20: 2.5 %
20-30: 5 %
30-40: 7.5 %
40-50: 10 %
50-60: 12.5 %
+60: 15 %
Includes
Sample pick-up service
Modified McMaster testing
Macroscopic evaluation for the presence of proglottids (tapeworm segments)
Results within 48 hours*
Pinworm Test
Price per sample
1 test: £7.50 each (With FEC £6.00 ea.)
2-5 tests: £7.00 each (With FEC £5.50 ea.)
+5 tests: £6.50 each (With FEC £5.00 ea.)
Discount available for groups of more than 10 horses/donkeys
10-20: 2.5 %
20-30: 5 %
30-40: 7.5 %
40-50: 10 %
50-60: 12.5 %
+60: 15 %
Includes
Sample pick-up service
Results within 48 hours*
What is an FEC & Why do it?
What is an FEC?
A faecal egg count (FEC) is a useful tool for monitoring roundworm and coccidia burdens
Why do an FEC?
There are a number of good reasons to perform an FEC prior to deciding to deworm, including:
Ensuring long-term anthelmintic effectivity
Only worming for roundworms when an individual horse needs it!
The 80:20 rule. Roughly 80% of the parasite load is shed by 20% of the herd!!!
This means that only roughly 20% of the herd requires more regular deworming for roundworms
Identifying when a treatment is not required saves you time and money
Gaining an understanding of the levels of pasture contamination can aid in pasture management
Ensuring a new horse is ready to enter the main pastures after a quarantine treatment
Wormer Drench Test
Price per sample
1 test: £28 each
2-5 tests: £25 each
+5 tests: £22 each
Discount available for groups of more than 10 horses/donkeys
10 - 20: 2.5 %
20 - 30: 5 %
30 - 40: 7.5 %
40 - 50: 10 %
50 - 60: 12.5 %
+60: 15 %
Includes
2 x Sample pick-up service
2 x Modified McMaster testing
2 x Macroscopic evaluation for the presence of proglottids (tapeworm segments)
Results within 48 hrs*
A reminder 2 days before the second sample is due to be taken
What is Drench Test & Why do it?
What is a Drench Test?
A drench test is performed to understand the efficacy of a particular anthelmintic. An FEC is done on a dung sample taken on the day of worming, prior to worming, with a second FEC being done on a sample collected 14 days post-worming.
Why do a drench test Test?
Wormer rotation has not been shown to decrease acquired anthelmintic resistance and should not be relied on as your only insurance for effective worming
If there is resistance to the anthelmintic used, this may result in
Animals carrying high levels of parasites which could affect their health and performance at a subclinical level
Wasting money on ineffective dewormer
Increased levels of resistance of the current parasites to the anthelmintic used
Increased levels of resistant parasites being shed in pastures
This a routinely recommended test, particularly for equines, as part of an individual anthelmintic treatment plan.
Egg Reappearance Period (ERP) Testing
Price varies depending on anthelmintic used
Includes
Sample pick-up service for all samples
Modified McMaster analysis for all samples
Results within 48 hours*
A timeline guide for sample collection depending on the anthelmintic used
A reminder 2 days before each follow-up sample needs to be collected
You will need to do 5 - 7 individual tests depending on the anthelmintic you wish to assess
What is ERP Testing & Why do it?
The ERP measures the time interval between the last effective anthelmintic treatment and the resumption of significant roundworm egg shedding.
This test aids in developing a deworming program specifically for your herd/flock. Weekly FEC testing is performed for 4 - 6 weeks, depending on the anthelmintic used.
Liver Fluke Faecal Test using the FLUKEFINDER® process
Price per sample
1-5 tests: £19 each
+5 tests: £17.50 each
Discount available for groups of more than 10 horses/donkeys
10 - 20: 2.5 %
20 - 30: 5 %
30 - 40: 7.5 %
40 - 50: 10 %
50 - 60: 12.5 %
+60: 15 %
Includes
Sample pick-up service
Test for liver fluke using the FLUKEFINDER® process
Results within 48 hours*
Giardia Faecal Test using the FLUKEFINDER® process
Price per sample
1-5 tests: £19 each
+5 tests: £17.50 each
Discount available for groups of more than 10 horses/donkeys
10 - 20: 2.5 %
20 - 30: 5 %
30 - 40: 7.5 %
40 - 50: 10 %
50 - 60: 12.5 %
+60: 15 %
Includes
Sample pick-up service
Test for giardia using the FLUKEFINDER® process
Results within 48 hours*
Lungworm Faecal Test
Price per sample
1-5 tests: £19 each
+5 tests: £17.50 each
Discount available for groups of more than 10 horses/donkeys
10 - 20: 2.5 %
20 - 30: 5 %
30 - 40: 7.5 %
40 - 50: 10 %
50 - 60: 12.5 %
+60: 15 %
Includes
Sample pick-up service
Test for lungworm
Results within 48 hours*
We also offer on site testing so you can make even faster decisions should you need to
* We will always do our utmost to provide you with results within 48 hours and will inform you should this not be possible prior to collection, or under extenuating circumstances