Episode 55 We're Quickly Running Out Of Options... with Claire Shand, Westgate Labs
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Parasites are something every horse owner has to think about, but are we paying enough attention to the growing issue of resistance? In this episode of This Equestrian Life, Miri and Rhi sit down with Claire Shand, Director of Marketing & Communications at Westgate Labs, to explore the challenges facing modern parasite control, what wormer resistance really means, and why the decisions we make today could have a lasting impact on the health of our horses. Together, they discuss common misconceptions, the latest thinking in equine parasite management, and what every horse owner should understand about protecting both their horses and the effectiveness of future treatments.
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