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Veterinary Shift: Targeted Deworming to Protect Dung Beetles

3/17/2026

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Story summary

A veterinary technician tests George, a Connemara pony, for tapeworms using saliva and fecal samples.
Deworming horses has shifted from routine treatments to targeted approaches due to resistance and environmental concerns.
The technician emphasizes minimizing wormer use because it can harm dung beetles essential for breaking down waste.
With warmer weather, dung beetles emerge from hibernation, making careful management of horse droppings essential as test results are pending.

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Story summary

A veterinary technician tests George, a Connemara pony, for tapeworms using saliva and fecal samples.
Deworming horses has shifted from routine treatments to targeted approaches due to resistance and environmental concerns.
The technician emphasizes minimizing wormer use because it can harm dung beetles essential for breaking down waste.
With warmer weather, dung beetles emerge from hibernation, making careful management of horse droppings essential as test results are pending.