Latest articles by Dawn Prime
Horses
As horse owners we don’t want our horses to carry a heavy worm burden. Unfortunately, the heavy use of wormers over the years has led to a significant amount of worm resistance within the equine population. This means to…
Law
There are several different classifications of veterinary medicines – it's a lot more complex than “prescription” or “over the counter”! And each of these categories have different rules for how (and by who) they can be…
Cattle
Being a small holder or a hobby farmer is challenging work but can show tremendous benefits. As a small holder or a hobby farmer, you do have a responsibility to use wormers in the most efficient and cost-effective…
Common Conditions
Ringworm in horses is a very contagious fungal infection of the horse’s skin that can spread rapidly from horse to horse. Ringworm is a zoonotic disease which means it can also spread from horse to human. Despite the nam…
Farm animal
Being a small holder or a hobby farmer is hard work but can show many benefits. As a small holder or a hobby farmer, you do have a responsibility to use wormers in the most efficient and cost-effective way. But you are a…
Dogs
Yes, dogs can get fleas in Winter – and treatment should continue all year round. It is summer that has typically been viewed as the main season for fleas in the UK, but it is now much more common to see flea infes…
