WHAT IS A FECAL EGG COUNT?
A FEC is sampling manure using a quantitative test. I use the modified McMaster method. With this test you will know how many and what kind of parasite your horse may be harboring and then choose the appropriate dewormer if necessary. Most horses only need deworming once or twice a year if their counts are low. New protocol encourages owners to leave a very small worm population as this stimulates the horses immune system to keep parasites in check, and by not deworming more than necessary, parasites are less likely to develop resistance to current drugs. Testing first insures that deworming is really necessary, saving you money on dewormers and keeping your horse healthier by not taxing their immune system with an unnecessary drug. Our company performs this service to assist veterinarians by helping spread the word of testing first and being an economical option.
When taking a sample, gather two fecal balls as fresh as possible. Keep cool and out of the sun. A sample is only viable for 24 hours. I need to receive the sample within 24 hours. Please use a zip lock baggy and write your name and your horses name on it, include your email address and phone number. After receiving your sample we will email results within 24 hours.
ative Cost is $10.00 per sample
A FEC is sampling manure using a quantitative test. I use the modified McMaster method. With this test you will know how many and what kind of parasite your horse may be harboring and then choose the appropriate dewormer if necessary. Most horses only need deworming once or twice a year if their counts are low. New protocol encourages owners to leave a very small worm population as this stimulates the horses immune system to keep parasites in check, and by not deworming more than necessary, parasites are less likely to develop resistance to current drugs. Testing first insures that deworming is really necessary, saving you money on dewormers and keeping your horse healthier by not taxing their immune system with an unnecessary drug. Our company performs this service to assist veterinarians by helping spread the word of testing first and being an economical option.
When taking a sample, gather two fecal balls as fresh as possible. Keep cool and out of the sun. A sample is only viable for 24 hours. I need to receive the sample within 24 hours. Please use a zip lock baggy and write your name and your horses name on it, include your email address and phone number. After receiving your sample we will email results within 24 hours.
ative Cost is $10.00 per sample
Write your horses name , your name and email
and phone number on the zip lock baggy. |
Turn baggy inside out.
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Using the baggy as a "glove" collect 2 fecal balls
choosing the freshest pile you can find. |
Turn baggy right side out , push excess air out and
zip lock . Put in a cool , dark place or cooler. |