Parasites

Question 1

what are the 3 kinds of parasites

Answer 1

1.worms
2.insects
3.acari

Question 2

what are the two kinds of parasitic worms

Answer 2

round worms and flatworms

Question 3

what are the three kinds of parasitic insects

Answer 3

flies, mosquitos, lice

Question 4

what are the two kinds of acari

Answer 4

ticks, mites

Question 5

what damage can parasites cause

Answer 5

colic, respiratory disease, interfere with nutrition, decreased performance, even death

Question 6

what are the common signs and symptoms of parasites

Answer 6

overall weakness
potbelly
rough coat
loosing weight
colic
pale membranes (eyes and mouth)
not thrifty

Question 7

where are ascarids located

Answer 7

small intestines

Question 8

what damage does ascarids cause

Answer 8

possible obstruction/rupture

Question 9

what are signs of ascarids

Answer 9

colic, diarrhea, weight loss, rough coat, potbelly

Question 10

can ascarids be fatal

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

where are LARGE strongyles located

Answer 11

large intestines, larvae in organs and arteries

Question 12

what damage does LARGE strongyles cause

Answer 12

anemia, ulcers, interfere with blood flow to intestines, aneurisms

Question 13

what are signs and symptoms of LARGE strongyles

Answer 13

colic, rough coat, depression, soft manure, foul smell, abdominal swell,

Question 14

can LARGE strongyles be fatal

Answer 14

yes

Question 15

where are SMALL strongyles located

Answer 15

develop in intestines, DONT migrate

Question 16

what damage do SMALL strongyles cause

Answer 16

injury to large intestines

Question 17

what are the symptoms of SMALL strongyles

Answer 17

anemia, dark manure, loss of appetite, legs and abdominal swell

Question 18

where are pinworms located

Answer 18

large intestines and rectum

Question 19

what damage do pinworms cause

Answer 19

irritation of rectum and lining of intestine

Question 20

what are the signs of pinworms

Answer 20

creamy discharge near anus, rubbing tail on fences, causes bald patches on tail head

Question 21

where are threadworms located

Answer 21

small intestines

Question 22

which parasite is common in foals

Answer 22

threadworms

Question 23

what damage is caused by threadworms

Answer 23

erosion of intestinal wall

Question 24

what are the signs of threadworms

Answer 24

loss of appetite, weight loss, diarrhea (leading to dehyrdration)

Question 25

how are threadworms transmitted

Answer 25

through dams milk or muddy pastures

Question 26

where are tapeworms located

Answer 26

cecum, stomach, small intestine

Question 27

what damage is caused by tapeworms

Answer 27

attaches to walls

Question 28

what are the signs of tapeworms

Answer 28

weakness, colic, anemia

Question 29

where are stomach worms located

Answer 29

attached to stomach wall or free floating

Question 30

what damage is caused by stomach worms

Answer 30

stomach lining inflammation, summer sores

Question 31

what are the signs of stomach worms

Answer 31

colic, open sores on body (anywhere)

Question 32

what is another name for stomach worms

Answer 32

habronema

Question 33

what are bots

Answer 33

fly larvae

Question 34

where are bots located

Answer 34

embedded in lining of mouth/ tongue / stomach

Question 35

what damage do bots cause

Answer 35

sore mouth and tongue, inflammation of stomach, perforation of stomach wall

Question 36

what are signs of bots

Answer 36

pain when eating, colic, poor conditions, stomach rupture

Question 37

can bots be fatal

Answer 37

yes

Question 38

what are 6 ways to maintain parasite control

Answer 38

1. manure control (compost)
   2.feed in containers
   -mangers and troughs
2. regular deworming program
3. prevent fecal contamination of feces and water
4. strip stalls
   6.maintain clean environment to control flies

Question 39

when should you de worm a horse

Answer 39

1. new horses upon arrival
2. mares prior to foaling