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Winter Worm Counting Myth busted!
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Winter Worm Counting Myth busted!

why a worm egg count in winter is useful

There's a common misconception that worm egg counts shouldn’t be used over winter as ‘worms aren’t active’ and ‘small redworm are all encysted’ in the gut wall - therefore not egg laying to be counted in a test. Our response? Well, not quite…

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A milestone year for Westgate Labs!
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A milestone year for Westgate Labs!

Our 2024 in Review

This year has been one of celebration, growth, and unforgettable moments, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Here are just a few of the highlights:

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EARLY BIRD Extras 2025
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EARLY BIRD Extras 2025

Price FREEZE & Lucky Dip!

Stock Up on Test Kits, and Enjoy a Free Lucky Dip with Every Purchase This Month!

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Job Vacancy for a Trainee Laboratory Technician
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Job Vacancy for a Trainee Laboratory Technician

Could you be our next team member?

We're recruiting for a new lab technician to join us in our lab near Morpeth, Northumberland, on the frontline of animal health. if you fancy a new start in the new year please read on!

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Winter Parasite Control 2024/25
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Winter Parasite Control 2024/25

What's the best approach for your horse's risk?

Are you treating or testing for the possibility of encysted small redworm this year? Our advice on how to approach parasite control for your horse(s) at this time of year depends on their CANTER Risk Profile. Decide if your horses are low, medium or high and follow our easy to use flow chart to decide your options!

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Christmas Opening Hours 2024
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Christmas Opening Hours 2024

For the laboratory and office

Over the Christmas Holidays our lab and office will be operating a reduced hours service but we’ll test all samples, report results and send any shop orders each day there is a post. We'll be back to our normal hours from Monday 6th January 2025.

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We're heading to HOYS
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We're heading to HOYS

for the first time

We’re excited to say we’re heading off to Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) with our tradestand for the first time, 8th – 13th October 2024. Find us in the buzzing retail village at the biggest equestrian show of the year at the NEC, Birmingham! We’re looking forward to talking to lots of people about the parasite control for their horses and promoting best practice to help us slow resistance.

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CANTER Cross-sector Guidelines for Prescribers Launched
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CANTER Cross-sector Guidelines for Prescribers Launched

Key principles to support vets, pharmacists and SQPs

The unique cross-sector group CANTER (Controlling ANTiparasitic resistance in Equines Responsibly) launches its first set of guidelines for worm control in UK horses this week. This crucial document sets out key principles to support vets, pharmacists and SQPs in their prescribing decisions and in recommending sustainable strategies for parasite control to their equine clients.

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Founding Director of Westgate Labs Lifts Lifetime Achievement Award
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Founding Director of Westgate Labs Lifts Lifetime Achievement Award

Integrity and Ingenuity Win the Day!

We're still slightly overwhelmed, giddy and incredibly proud that our founding Director David Booth, has been awarded the highest industry accolade in the BETA Awards, recognising his ‘invaluable contributions to the equestrian industry and his unwavering dedication to equine welfare’ and here's our press release all about it!

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