How to Collect a Sample

For FEC & FEC Reduction Tests (FECRT)

1. Collect fresh manure – ideally less than 12 hours old. One or two balls is plenty.

2. Take from the inside – avoid soil, bedding, or urine contamination where possible.

3. Bag it – place the sample in a zip-lock bag with the air squeezed out. (Sterile containers aren’t necessary.)

4. Label clearly – include the horse’s name on each bag.

5. Keep cool – refrigerate samples for up to 3–4 days if needed while you collect from multiple horses. Do not freeze.

For Tapeworm Testing

1. Multiple balls = better: If possible, collect from 2–3 different fresh droppings in the paddock/stable. This improves accuracy, since tapeworm eggs are shed inconsistently.

2. Quick option: If only one dropping is available, collect 3–4 balls from the middle of the pile.

3. Sample size: Aim for about 3–4 balls in total (roughly half a zip-lock sandwich bag).

4. Timing: Keep refrigerated until posting and send as soon as possible.

   Do not freeze. Testing is processed weekly, so please allow a few extra days for results.

   Ordering both FEC & Tapeworm?
   Just follow these tapeworm instructions — one sample is enough for both tests.Collect fresh manure – ideally 1–2 hours old. One or two balls is plenty.

For Pinworm Test – Sticky Tape Test

For suspected pinworms, please collect a sticky tape sample instead of manure.

1. Before your horse is groomed or washed, press a piece of clear sticky tape firmly onto the skin directly around the anus (under the tail).

2. Gently stick the tape, sticky side down, onto the inside of a clean zip-lock bag, keeping it fully flat and smooth as possible.

3. Label the bag clearly with the horse’s name.

4. Submit the bag with your form.

Please do not fold the tape or stick it to paper.

Submission Form

To process your samples, a completed submission form is required. Here’s how to get one:

Pick one up at any of the drop-off locations – blank forms are always available.

Request a digital copy by contacting me via Messenger, email, or text with your email address. I’ll send it straight to you.

Download it from Facebook – the form is available in the Featured Posts on my page: Mal’s Equine Worm Egg Counts.

Click the button below.

✅ Please remember to fill in all your details and tick the disclaimer section – results are sent via email, so accurate info is essential.