Deworming Approach Finder
What deworming approach is right for my horse?
This is general information to help frame a conversation with your veterinarian, not a substitute for their specific guidance. Answer a few questions for a starting point, then talk to your vet about the right deworming approach for your horse.
| Result | Best for |
|---|---|
| Fecal Egg Count Testing Program | For an evidence-based, individualized approach |
| Standard Rotational Schedule (Discuss with Your Vet) | A traditional calendar-based approach still used in some situations |
How this quiz works
The Deworming Approach Finder asks two questions: what your current approach is and whether you have a vet who can run fecal testing. It points you to a fecal egg count testing program or, as a starting point for a conversation, a standard rotational schedule.
Why these questions
Deworming advice has changed. The American Association of Equine Practitioners now recommends strategic deworming guided by fecal egg counts, because fixed rotations bred parasites resistant to many dewormers. The quiz reflects that shift without claiming that a rotation is always wrong.
What the quiz cannot see
It cannot choose a product or a dose, and it cannot interpret a count. Those are decisions for your veterinarian, who knows the parasite risks in your area. See the Deworming Schedule for how the current approach works.
Before you decide
Bring the result to your veterinarian, with a note of what you have done so far and what product you used last. Ask how often to test, what counts as a high shedder in your herd, and how to handle foals, seniors and new arrivals. Keep records of every treatment and result, so your veterinarian can see the pattern over time.