Managing equine parasites in the face of anthelmintic resistance

Background : For decades, equine parasite control has relied heavily on routine anthelmintic administration. As resistance to multiple medicine classes becomes increasingly widespread, first‐opinion practitioners face the challenge of balancing effective parasite control with preserving the efficacy of the treatments that remain available. Aim of the article : This article discusses the epidemiology of the major equine helminths, summarises current knowledge on anthelmintic resistance and provides practical guidance on implementing sustainable parasite control programmes in clinical practice.