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More than 150 different parasite species can be found in the horse's intestine. Fortunately, only a handful create problems. Which parasites 'act up' and damage the intestine depend on the age and natural defenses of the individual horse. Most parasites gain entry to the horse's intestinal tract by accidental swallowing since the parasites live on blades of grass in the pasture. In order for a majority of these parasites to complete their life cycle, there are two distinct phases.
Your horse’s tolerance for flies may depend on his breed and color. Thin-skinned thoroughbreds have a tough time, while quarter horses tolerate the bugs better.
The ultimate goal of a deworming program is to improve the health and performance of the horse. Specifically, the aim is to promote growth, utilization of nutrients, athletic performance, physical condition...
Signs of colic vary among horses, but an observant and knowledgeable owner usually suspects the onset of colic before overt symptoms appear, especially if the owner is familiar with the normal behavior...
The clever horse owner can reduce the dependency on drugs to minimize parasite problems by carefully managing the pastures on which horses are allowed to graze.
Proximal enteritis is an inflammation of the first section of the small intestine and is a very serious cause of colic, or abdominal pain, in the horse. No one really knows what causes it, although it...
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