Equine parasite control news and updates from across the sector. The information featured here is sourced from third parties and is provided for general interest and awareness. While the content may be broadly consistent with CANTER’s aims and objectives, inclusion does not constitute endorsement or approval by CANTER or any of its members.
VMD are conducting research on anthelmintic prescribing practices of SQPs
Please register to give your relevant insights and experiences. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate…
National SQP Week toolkit launches to support inaugural industry campaign
The National SQP Week toolkit is now live, giving Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs) a…
Yard owners urged to help fight anthelmintic resistance
THE veterinary profession is calling on yard owners and managers to share information about their ap…
Animal Medicines Amnesty Returns – Supporting Responsible Medicine Use and Disposal
Veterinary practices across the UK are being encouraged to take part in the 2025 Animal Medicines Am…
New Study Reveals Seasonal Tapeworm Risks for UK Horses and Highlights the Role of Saliva Testing
A new study conducted by The Royal Veterinary College and Austin Davis Biologics has shed light on h…
Help Shape the Future of Responsible Equine Worming
Prescribers Invited to Take Part in New Research A PhD project at Harper Adams University supported …
Laboratory launches UK’s first large strongyle larval culturing service to differentiate small and large redworm species
Large strongyles, particularly Strongylus vulgaris, were once a leading cause of fatal colic in…
Online risk calculator indicates that many horses in the UK are still managed under high-risk conditions for worm infections
Recently introduced guidelines for equine parasite control state that conducting risk assessments is…
Industry Survey Reveals Overwhelming Support for SQPs
AMTRA (the Animal Medicines Training Regulatory Authority) has published the results of its largest-…
Global Equine Parasite Control Guidelines
A newly published scientific paper brings together international experts to examine parasite control…
AMTRA invites insights on the role and impact of SQPs/RAMAs
AMTRA has launched its biggest ever industry survey to help gather evidence and insights about the r…
‘RedWatch’ launches to monitor disease occurences
caused by redworm parasites in UK equines The Equine Infectious Disease Surveillance (EIDS) team hav…
Have your say on wormer resistance
𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞? New research focused on resistance to wormers ai…
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