May 2026 Issue

May 2026 | EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN 20 Ask us about Custom Mixes! Equine Healthcare, Nutrition, Therapy Special Advertising Section It’s no longer enough to rotatewormers. Overuse of equine deworming products has led to the development of parasite resistance. Veterinarians now recommend a personalized deworming schedule based on the individual horse’s needs. The only way to determine whether your horse is a low shedder of parasite eggs (under 200 eggs per gram), a moderate shedder (200 to 500 epg) or high shedder (500+ epg) is a fecal egg count. AndHorsemen’s Laboratory is here to help. Their Fecal Egg Count test will identify the parasites and the egg quantity. The tests can detect Strongyles (most common), Roundworms, and occasionally tapeworms and pinworms so you know which dewormer is best to use. In addition to helping to combat parasite resistance, these tests savemoney by allowing you to treat only for the amount and kind of parasite they find. The kits come with everything you need to send in a sample for each horse including postage paid envelopes with tracking. The results are processed the day they are received and emailed that afternoon. Horsemen’s Lab also offers a fecal tapeworm test that is 90 percent accurate for tapeworms when there are 20 or more tapeworms. The accuracy decreases to 60 percent when one tapeworm is present. It also includes the fecal test. Horsemen’s Laboratory strives to provide very fast accurate results (generally within 3-5 business days) as well as excellent customer service and consultation onwhich dewormers to use. “We strive to be an honest, personable company where you will speak to an actual person who is knowledgeable about parasites and parasite resistance,” said owner Ivy Lewis. “We also strive to answer all questions and if we do not know the answer, we will work to find one.” Visit online at horsemenslab.comor call 800-544-0599 for more information or to order. Fecal Egg Counts are the First Step in Deworming Your Horses Looking for quality hay and pasture seed? Trust Rohrer Seeds, a fourth- generation family business that has been providing quality seeds at a fair price since 1919. They value their relationships with their customers and take the time to understand every individual need. Everyone needs the “Right Forages for a Perfect Pasture” and that’s why Rohrer Seeds offers seven different Pasture Perfect® mixes. Each Pasture Perfect® mixture includes at least seventy percent improved forage varieties. Improved varieties are those that have been proven to exceed common varieties for species classification in the areas of palatability, feed value, digestibility, yield, and grazing. Each mix is specifically formulated to meet the grazing or hay needs of a wide range of animals and conditions. Rohrer is equipped with the knowledge and the willingness to take the time to determine what will work best for each customer. Pasture Perfect® is just one of many seed brands that Rohrer Seeds offers. Turf Perfect is a line of improved grasses for lawns for the homeowner and commercial landscaper. For hunting enthusiasts, the Tecomate brand offers some great mixes for food plots. Their quality garden seeds are popular with both the backyard gardener and the larger grower. Offering a diverse selection of flower, herb, and vegetable seeds, you can find anything you need to grow a garden. A popular tourist spot, many customers travel to the one-of-a-kind seed store located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA. They ship seeds throughout the United States but mainly focus on Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. For more information, call (717) 299-2571 or visit www.rohrerseeds.com . Trust Rohrer Seeds for Healthy Grazing