I read the latest article on worming in HJ with some interest! I had just been wondering how much I really needed to worm my horses, given that although it's not a dry lot (there's sage there), there isn't any grass. I've been using Strongid C2X for many years now -- it just makes sense to me to get rid of the worm load daily. My vet seems to think it's a good idea too. I also feed garlic during the summer, which really helps with the bugs, but I've heard it can also act as a vermifuge.
Since my two are at the opposite ends of the spectrum -- baby and elder -- I'd rather be safe than sorry. I also think Fuego is eating Stutz's poop (how in the world do they pick up that habit?) And although I keep the hay areas as clean as possible, the lazy things will poop in their hay, or nearby, and the wind will blow the odd dropping into the hay itself.
I haven't seen HJ mention the daily wormers for some time now, and it seems the last time it was referenced, there was some concern about immunity building up. Any news on this? I do paste worm with Equimax (? -- the one that does tapes) twice a year still too. Not sure that's necessary either. Haven't had to worm my cats for years, and they do go out and hunt the rodents and birds, and all I ever find is stomach and feathers.
