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Parasite Control with Dr. Peregrine
Rotate or rest? That is a very good question when it comes to the use of deworming products. After speaking with parasitic disease expert and Ontario Veterinary College researcher Dr. Andrew Peregrine, I am not only eager to pick up more poop but I am keen to have it analyzed. When a growing resistance to dewormers is cited as a major issue concerning horse owners…
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