An easy to understand guide to internal parasites in horses and the intelligent use of worming treatments to control them. Contents include common types of parasite, their lifecycles and the effects of infestation, how to tell if your horse has worms, worming programmes and various treatments. REVIEWS: 'This concise guide makes it simple. After reading this, worming will become easier to understand, and you'll have no trouble planning a suitable, safe, worming routine for your horse.' Horse and Rider 'I loved this book, it is so easy to understand and informative. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone who has a horse or pony.' Ireland's Horse and Pony Colour illustrations throughout.

Author Biography

Russell Lyon BVM&S, MRCVS is a well-respected vet and author. Russell is a farmer's son and a practising vet. He has spent most of his professionally life as a partner and owner of a mixed practice. He always had a particular interest and love of working with horses.