Equisal Tapeworm Saliva Kit

EquiSal Tapeworm detects tapeworm-specific IgG(T) antibodies in horse saliva to provide a tapeworm burden diagnosis of low, borderline or moderate/high.

Initial testing

We recommend that a horse has not been dewormed for 4 months before testing with the EquiSal Tapeworm Test. 

Frequency of testing

We recommend that you test your horse twice a year for tapeworm.

The best time to test is during spring and autumn/early winter, as these are considered to be the ideal times of year to deworm for tapeworm. Only deworm your horse if testing recommends that treatment is required.

Include EquiSal Tapeworm testing every 6 months alongside regular faecal worm egg counts (FEC) for redworm and roundworm. Test for small redworm (including encysted stages) in Autumn/Winter.