Title: Explain methods used to control internal and external parasites.
Course: Equine Science (18104-18) > Section: Controlling Parasites

Explanation should include

- guidelines for the uses of dewormers
- anthelmintics effective against internal parasites
- insecticides effective against external parasites
- precautions necessary when using insecticides for external parasites
- factors that affect the susceptibility of horses to parasites
- pasture management
- fecal exams
- parasite life cycles.

Teacher Resource:

- What is Your Horse's Fecal Egg Count Telling You?, The Horse

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the recommended deworming protocol?
- What are common types of dewormers and insecticides?
- What precautions should be taken when administering dewormers and insecticides?
- What external factors (e.g., age, season, location, breeding, pasture management) can affect a parasite program?
- What is a fecal study, and what types of parasites can be detected?