COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. — Equine parasite resistance to dewormers has become widespread and is forcing us to rethink the way we deworm our horses. This Equine Parasite Workshop will explain how we got here and what we should do moving forward.
The program is offered in both western and eastern Pennsylvania: Freedom, PA (Beaver County) on March 28, 2020 and West Brandywine Township, PA (Chester County) on April 4, 2020. The half-day workshop begins with one hour of lectures covering equine parasite life cycles, resistance to dewormers, drug classes, management strategies, and how to use fecal egg counts (FEC). During the second hour, participants will perform hands-on activities including FEC on your own horse’s manure sample and interpreting FEC data for sample farms. The last hour is for Q&A, extra resources, and more time to run additional FEC samples.
Speakers are all from Penn State Extension and include Dr. Danielle Smarsh, Equine Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist; Laura Kenny, Equine Educator; and Bethany Bickel, Equine Extension Associate.
The cost for the program is $25; however, the Beaver County location has been sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Dressage Association and therefore the cost is reduced to $15. To register for either location, call 877-345-0691 or visit https://extension.psu.edu/equine-parasite-workshop by March 21. You will also find an agenda and more details on the website. For questions about the event, contact Laura Kenny (lbk8@psu.edu; 610-489-4315). To learn more about Penn State Equine Extension programs, visit the website at: https://extension.psu.edu/animals-and-livestock/equine.
Penn State encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Laura Kenny (610-489-4315) in advance of your participation or visit. The University is committed to equal access to programs, facilities, admission, and employment for all persons. It is the policy of the University to maintain an environment free of harassment and free of discrimination against any person because of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or family status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, physical or mental disability, gender, perceived gender, gender identity, genetic information, or political ideas. Discriminatory conduct and harassment, as well as sexual misconduct and relationship violence, violates the dignity of individuals, impedes the realization of the University’s educational mission, and will not be tolerated. Direct all inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to Dr. Kenneth Lehrman III, Vice Provost for Affirmative Action, Affirmative Action Office, The Pennsylvania State University, 328 Boucke Building, University Park, PA 16802-5901; Email: kfl2@psu.edu; Tel 814-863-0471.
–Laura Kenny, Penn State Extension