Suicidal pinworms a leading cause of “itchy butt” syndrome in horses
Pinworms are the leading cause of itchy butt in horses, and that’s about all they do, explains parasitologist Martin Nielsen.
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Bots show some true animal cunning
Bot flies don’t land on horses and, strangely, don’t seem to like miniature horses, explains parasitologist Martin Nielsen.
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The weird world of the gender-bending tapeworm
Tapeworms or flatworms are unique from other equine parasites in that they’re hermaphrodites, and they use an intermediate host to complete their journey.
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Dumb and dangerous: The unusual equine journey of the bloodworm
Martin Nielsen describes the bloodworm as the “marinara meat sauce of parasites that doesn’t seem to be the smartest of the bunch”.
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Why horse poop inspectors struggle to find small strongyles
Episode 3 of “The Parasite Journey of the Horse” looks at the small strongyle, which has a fascinating lifecycle and some unique features.
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The horse parasite that looks like pasta: All about ascarids
In this episode of “The Parasite Journey of the Horse”, Dr Martin Nielsen looks at ascarids, or roundworms. “This is the parasite that looks like pasta, but really isn’t.” And it’s the one parasite where size actually matters.
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All you need to know (and more!) about foal parasites
A new video series on parasites in horses from parasitologist Dr Martin Nielsen kicks off with a look at foal threadworm, Strongyloides westeri.
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Are natural dewormers effective?
There is much focus on natural dewormers these days – are they safe and effective?
Read moreWhat is this worm?
I found this worm in my filly’s stable – she’s never been dewormed.
Read moreWorming a mare soon after birth
Q: I’ve been told that when a mare has a foal, she should be dewormed within a day, as this
Read moreDeworming a weanling
What should I follow up with after deworming and after finding small strongyles?
Read moreCan parasites be carried in hay?
Is there a risk of parasites being picked up by horses from eating hay?
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