Equi-Lab Worm Count Kit

The Equi‑Lab Worm Count Kit is a mail‑in parasite (worm) diagnostic kit for horses. It allows horse owners to monitor worm burdens via worm egg counts, helping to make more informed worming decisions and avoid overuse of dewormers.

What’s Included in the Kit

• Specimen pot(s) for faecal sample collection

• Disposable gloves

• Prepaid, addressed return envelope(s)

• Easy‑to‑follow instructions

• Voucher(s) for full laboratory testing

• (Some kits may also include explanation of results) 

How It Works / Usage Instructions

1. Collect fresh droppings from your horse, ideally from multiple parts of a manure pile to get a representative sample. 

2. Place the sample into the specimen pot provided, label appropriately, follow the included instructions.

3. Pack the sample in the prepaid envelope and post to the laboratory the same day (or by last‑post) to ensure freshness. Timely postage is crucial for valid results. 

4. The laboratory analyses the sample to identify and count parasite eggs (e.g. ascarid, redworm / strongyle, possibly tapeworm depending on the test) and returns the results with an explanation.

Important: Horses should not have been recently wormed (typically 10–14 days) before submitting samples, because residual drug levels may suppress egg output and skew results. 

Features & Benefits

• Allows targeted worming (only treat when necessary) rather than routine, blanket deworming
• Helps monitor the effectiveness of your worming schedule and detect resistance 
• No hidden or extra laboratory fees beyond what’s provided in the pack 
• Straightforward and user‑friendly collection kit