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Dr. Martin Nielsen

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Understanding Equine Fecal Egg Count and Reduction Tests
September 1, 2026
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Fecal egg counts and reduction tests should be routine measures in your horse's parasite control program.
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Tips for Deworming Senior Horses
March 19, 2026
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Although older horses typically have lower parasite egg counts, those with PPID and other health conditions often become high shedders who increase the overall parasite burden within the herd.
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2024 AAEP Equine Parasite Control Guidelines Video
May 3, 2025
⎯ My Senior Horse Editors
Learn about equine parasite resistance and what you can do in this short video with Dr. Martin Nielsen.
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Equine Parasite Resistance Video
November 3, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
There are only four classes of equine dewormers, with the newest one on the market more than 40 years.
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Equine Tapeworm Q&A
September 18, 2024
⎯ Kimberly S. Brown
Equine tapeworms are the number one parasitic pathogen among mature horses. Learn more from Dr. Martin Nielsen.
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