Reducing Parasite Resistance on Equine Operations Using a Comprehensive Whole Farm Approach

LNE14-330 (project overview)

Project Type: Research and Education

Funds awarded in 2014: $146,873.00

Projected End Date: 10/31/2018

Grant Recipient: Pennsylvania State University

Region: Northeast

State: Pennsylvania

Project Leader:

Donna Foulk

Penn State Extension

Co-Leaders:

Dr. Ann Swinker

Penn State University

Description:

The Penn State Extension equine team obtained a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) grant which was used to develop a program designed to increase farm managers’ knowledge about parasite resistance, reduce the use of de-wormers, and document parasite burdens and anthelmintic efficacy on Pennsylvania horse farms.

Type:

Fact Sheet

File:

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Authors:

Donna Foulk, Penn State Extension; Ed Jedrzejewski, Pennsylvania State University; Heather Stofanak, Pennsylvania State University

This product is associated with the project "Reducing parasite resistance on equine operations using a comprehensive, whole-farm approach"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.