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To administer granules or tablets, mix them into the feed. Carrots may be added to increase

palatability.
VetBooks.ir Disadvantages Feeding must be supervised to ensure the whole dose is consumed. If the

horse rejects the feed, the treatment is wasted.

Tip If you know the horse is a fussy feeder, try mixing the wormer with a small amount of a
palatable mix and feed it first when the horse is hungry. Once it has been eaten, the horse can

then be given the rest of his feed to enjoy.

CARE OF THE HORSE’S FEET

Looking after your horse’s feet is a very important part of the animal’s routine care and

management programme. This subject is discussed in detail in Chapter 6.