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===Avoiding Anthelmintic Resistance===
 
===Avoiding Anthelmintic Resistance===
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Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test). Where the results of the test(s) strongly suggest resistance to a particular anthelmintic, anthelmintics belonging to another pharmacological class and having a different mode of action should be used.
 
Suspected clinical cases of resistance to anthelmintics should be further investigated using appropriate tests (e.g. Faecal Egg Count Reduction Test). Where the results of the test(s) strongly suggest resistance to a particular anthelmintic, anthelmintics belonging to another pharmacological class and having a different mode of action should be used.
 
*Regular faecal worm egg counts should be conducted to monitor the effects of the anthelmintic schedule and the presence of resistance
 
*Regular faecal worm egg counts should be conducted to monitor the effects of the anthelmintic schedule and the presence of resistance
*Clean pasture management should be encouraged including the regular removal of faeces
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*The worming programme for adult horses should reflect the circumstances and efficiency of clean pasture management.  A strategic or targeted startegic dosing plan is recommended.
 
*The worming programme for adult horses should reflect the circumstances and efficiency of clean pasture management.  A strategic or targeted startegic dosing plan is recommended.
 
*Stables that have been occupied by foals or weanlings should be thoroughly cleaned
 
*Stables that have been occupied by foals or weanlings should be thoroughly cleaned
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