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Equine Fecal Test Kit
As the presence of eggs in the stool typically indicates that all stages of the worm are present in the horse's environment, the new deworming protocol calls for selective deworming that starts with a fecal egg count. SmartPak's Equine Fecal Test Kit allows the two most common eggs to be found in the manure including strongyles (over 95% of the positive samples are positive for strongyles) and roundworm eggs. The kit includes instructions, a plastic container for the sample, a spoon for getting the sample, a reclosable plastic bag to hold the fecal sample container, and a cotton pad that travels in the reclosable plastic bag to soak up any liquid. Kit also includes a postage-paid return envelope. Simply fill out and tear off the bottom portion of the instruction card to receive your PDF results by email or by U.S. mail if no email address is included. Please note this test is not considered to be accurate in determining the presence of tapeworms or pinworms.
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10 of 11(91%)of customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Equine Fecal Test Kit
Review 1 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
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Easy
June 18, 2013
BySirtroy
fromSaint Albans, Vermont
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Non-competitor
Quality:
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Value:
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Was very easy to do and results were quick. Easy to read the results,even received additional information.
Review 2 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
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Quick results!
June 7, 2013
ByArpy
fromPhoenix, AZ
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Novice
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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Value:
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I sent in my stool sample on 6/4 and recieved and email with the results on 6/7. The results had some generic reccomendations for worming, as well as when to repeat the test. I would highly reccomend this service! It's much cheaper than the $40 my vet charges to run a fecal, and I don't have to deliver the sample.
Review 3 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
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Easy, quick & accurate
May 26, 2013
ByRic123
fromNew England
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Hunter/Jumper
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
4
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Value:
4
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Easy to use with quick, accurate results at a fair price.
Review 4 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
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Stop guessing and assuming, use this test
April 29, 2013
ByTPSreportsGrl
fromAustin, Texas
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Trainer
Riding Style:Leisure/Trail Riding - English
Competitor:Rated
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I had been on the typical rotational paste-dewormer schedule for the past few years, and recently I searched for the handy chart that SmartPak used to have posted, only to find it was removed and replaced with the recent veterinarian articles about the importance of determining which worms to treat, and also determining which paste wormers have succumbed to resistance. I had my horse tested and was so sad to find out he was positive for Strongyles, even though he was on a regular rotation of potent pastes. After treating with Moxidectrin, subsequent tests indicate results = negative. It's really a gift of proof of efficacy and peace of mind to purchase this kit. Will test again in 6 months. Highly recommend.
Review 5 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
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Quick results!
April 23, 2013
ByBarngirl23
fromElmira, NY
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Local/Open
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Results came via email in about a week. Quick and informative!!
Review 6 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
Overall Rating:
Better than worming
March 26, 2013
ByLizard
fromNC
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Local/Open
Quality:
5
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Value:
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I did a ton of research prior to ordering this. Worming is no longer a good idea. There are no accurate worming schedules, calendars, or charts. Horses are developing resistance to the daily wormers. Basically, all a person can do these days is have you-know-what examined and go from there, so that's what I am doing, every 60 days. It is more expensive than worming, but better for my horse.
If the vet is out already, it is cheaper to just add a fecal to the bill. However, I haven't had the vet out in quite a while so spending a couple extra bucks for this is good for me.
Haven't sent it in yet, so can't speak to the response time.
If the vet is out already, it is cheaper to just add a fecal to the bill. However, I haven't had the vet out in quite a while so spending a couple extra bucks for this is good for me.
Haven't sent it in yet, so can't speak to the response time.
Review 7 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
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Fecal samples
February 22, 2013
ByNibor
fromBrunswick, ME
I have used this product for:1-3 months
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:All Around
Competitor:Non-competitor
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Very good service! The kits were sent promptly. I sent the samples a to be analyzed. The results were sent promptly through email! Thanks so very much!
Review 8 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
Overall Rating:
Easy to use
August 23, 2012
Bydressagerider5
fromSunbury, OH
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Intermediate
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
Quality:
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Value:
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This is not something I enjoy doing, but it is important these days when more worms are becoming drug resistant. By using this product and better tailoring my deworming schedule, my ten horse barn is worm free and we only need to deworm twice a year. This is not only more effective, but cheaper and better for the horses in the long run.
Review 9 for Equine Fecal Test Kit
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Easy and fast!!!
June 27, 2012
ByBronwyn
fromGainesville, Florida
I have used this product for:1-2 years
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Eventing
Competitor:Rated
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I've used this product twice now from Smart Pak, and both times I have been completely satisfied. The first time the results (via email took two weeks to recieve, and this time not even a week! Even though I do rotational worming four times a year, I like to do an occasional check (my boy lives in a somewhat open herd at my boarding facility) just to be sure my wormings are effective. The first time he came back totally negative, and this time he came back positive for strongyles, so I will be worming a little sooner than planned, and then rechecking in three months. This is a simple, easy, fast, and affordable way to make sure you have control, not the vermin! I gladly spend the $25 for my peace of mind, especially when you consider what a case of colic could cost you!!!
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Overall Rating:
This Test Gets an A Plus!
May 7, 2012
ByLydia
fromIllinois
I have used this product for:less than a month
Expertise:Expert
Riding Style:Dressage
Competitor:Rated
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Finally! An easy-to-use, all-in-one kit for collecting your horse's manure and sending it off to a lab to be checked for parasite eggs. Other tests were confusing, expensive and inconsistent but this one is clear, cost-effective and reliable. Thanks SmartPak for keeping up with modern deworming practices and offering such a high-quality kit to your customers!