Westgate Lab Worm Count Kit Single Horse

Westgate Laboratories Worm Egg Count Kit for a Single Horse

A postal worm egg count kit from Westgate Laboratories, covering one horse. You collect a small dung sample, post it to the laboratory in the envelope provided, and the lab examines it and reports the number of worm eggs found. It is the evidence-based alternative to worming every horse on the yard to a calendar whether they need it or not.

That distinction matters more every year. Resistance to the available wormers is a real and growing problem, and every unnecessary dose makes it worse. Counting first means the horses that need treating get treated and the ones that do not are left alone, which is better for the individual horse, better for the yard and better for keeping the drugs we have working.

Performance & Benefits

• Laboratory worm egg count for one horse, by post
• Tells you whether a horse actually needs worming rather than guessing
• Helps reduce unnecessary dosing and slow the spread of wormer resistance
• Results come with guidance on what the count means
• Kit includes what you need to collect and return the sample
• Carried out by Westgate Laboratories, specialists in equine worm testing

Suitable For

• Horses, ponies and donkeys
• Owners following a targeted worming programme
• Yards wanting to test before treating
• Anyone advised by their vet or SQP to obtain a worm egg count
• Monitoring an individual horse through the grazing season

How to Use

• Read the instructions supplied with the kit before collecting the sample
• Collect a fresh dung sample, taking small amounts from several different droppings
• Label the sample with the horse's details as directed
• Post it to the laboratory in the envelope provided, ideally early in the week
• Wait for the result and the accompanying guidance before deciding on treatment
• Discuss the result with your vet or SQP if you are unsure how to act on it

Specification

• Postal worm egg count kit, single horse
• Includes sample collection materials, instructions and return envelope
• Laboratory analysis and written result included
• Manufacturer product code 1003809

Care & Caution

• Send the sample promptly after collection, as a stale sample gives a less reliable count
• A worm egg count does not detect every type of worm, so follow professional advice on additional testing
• Do not stop a worming programme on the strength of one result without advice
• Wash your hands thoroughly after handling dung samples
• Store the unused kit in a cool, dry place
• Always consult your vet or a qualified SQP about treatment decisions