Horse deworming: targeted diagnosis at the University of Neuchâtel

Intestinal worms are the most feared problem among horse owners. To prevent them, the entire herd is systematically dewormed without any preventive control. Unfortunately, this procedure leads to an alarming growth of resistance to different dewormers and is no longer a sustainable solution. To remedy this problem, two postdoctoral biologists founded a coprological diagnostic service called Animal Diagnostic . Initial investigations reveal that only 20-30% of the horses tested actually carry intestinal worms. With the emblematic Franches-Montagnes breed, the Jura Arc demonstrates its unconditional love for horses. The region's municipalities are among those with the most horses in Switzerland.