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Author: Martin K Nielsen

Education & Entertainment 

Suicidal pinworms a leading cause of “itchy butt” syndrome in horses

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 Martin K Nielsen 12768 Views 1 Comment

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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Education & Entertainment 

Bots show some true animal cunning

May 27, 2020June 3, 2020 Martin K Nielsen 2832 Views 0 Comments

Bot flies don’t land on horses and, strangely, don’t seem to like miniature horses, explains parasitologist Martin Nielsen.

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Education & Entertainment 

The weird world of the gender-bending tapeworm

May 20, 2020June 3, 2020 Martin K Nielsen 5416 Views 0 Comments

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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Education & Entertainment 

Dumb and dangerous: The unusual equine journey of the bloodworm

May 13, 2020June 3, 2020 Martin K Nielsen 5836 Views 0 Comments

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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Martin Nielsen with an example of small strongyles, or in science-speak, Cyathostomins.
Education & Entertainment 

Why horse poop inspectors struggle to find small strongyles

May 6, 2020June 3, 2020 Martin K Nielsen 3217 Views 0 Comments

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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Education & Entertainment 

The horse parasite that looks like pasta: All about ascarids

April 29, 2020June 3, 2020 Martin K Nielsen 4249 Views 0 Comments

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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Education & Entertainment 

All you need to know (and more!) about foal parasites

April 22, 2020June 3, 2020 Martin K Nielsen 3898 Views 0 Comments

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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News 

Are natural dewormers effective?

March 23, 2012February 1, 2015 Martin K Nielsen 17553 Views 23 Comments

There is much focus on natural dewormers these days – are they safe and effective?

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News 

What is this worm?

March 15, 2012September 20, 2012 Martin K Nielsen 18420 Views 4 Comments

I found this worm in my filly’s stable – she’s never been dewormed.

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Worming a mare soon after birth

March 7, 2012September 20, 2012 Martin K Nielsen 17291 Views 0 Comments

Q: I’ve been told that when a mare has a foal, she should be dewormed within a day, as this

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News 

Deworming a weanling

March 7, 2012September 20, 2012 Martin K Nielsen 5790 Views 0 Comments

What should I follow up with after deworming and after finding small strongyles?

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News 

Can parasites be carried in hay?

March 7, 2012September 20, 2012 Martin K Nielsen 9946 Views 0 Comments

Is there a risk of parasites being picked up by horses from eating hay?

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Parasitology researchers Dr Martin Nielsen with Dr Gene Lyons.
Parasite series 

Actions and consequences: A perspective on parasite control

October 12, 2009June 17, 2021 Martin K Nielsen 284 Views 0 Comments

Parasitologist Martin Nielsen discusses trends in parasite management and the potential consequences of tighter controls on their use.

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