Parasites

Question 1

Name the four stages of the parasite life cycle.

Answer 1

Egg, larvae, pupa, adult

Question 2

This parasite is commonly transmitted from donkeys and commonly affects the bronchial tubes, lungs, and digestive tract.

Answer 2

Lungworm

Question 3

Both an internal and external parasite that affects the legs, mouth, tongue, stomach and small intestine.

Answer 3

Bots

Question 4

There are 3 main types of this parasite which may cause sever damage to the liver, blood vessels, pancreas, and muscles.

Answer 4

Large strongyles

Question 5

These parasites are also referred to as large roundworms and mainly affect foals and young horses.

Answer 5

Ascarids

Question 6

This parasite migrates to the anus of the horse, where it lays eggs, causing severe itching.

Answer 6

Pinworms