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Parasites- Section J Flashcards

1
Q

What type of fly lays its small yellowish eggs on the horse’s legs, mane, chest, shoulders, belly & chin?

A

Bot Fly

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2
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Which internal parasite usually causes tail rubbing?

A

Pinworms

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3
Q

Which adult parasite resembles a honey bee?

A

Bot Fly

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4
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Which sex of the horsefly bites the horse?

A

Female

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5
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Which insect does the horse bot fly resemble?

A

Honey Bee

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6
Q

What is ringworm caused by?

A

Fungi

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7
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Which type of internal parasite is able to cause an embolism in horses?

A

Strongyles (Bloodworms)

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8
Q

What is another name of lice eggs?

A

Nits

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9
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How long can lice live when off the host animal?

A

3 Days

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10
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Which external parasite lays its eggs in wounds then hatches into maggots, which feed on dead tissue?

A

Blowfly

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11
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Name the two types of lice that affect horses.

A

Biting and Sucking

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12
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Why shouldn’t hay and grain be fed on the floor of the stall?

A

The feed can mix with fecal material which can contain parasite eggs or larvae.

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13
Q

What is caused by various species of fungi arranged in circles on the skin?

A

Ringworm

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14
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What is a plant or animal living on, in, or with another living animal that is used for it’s food and shelter?

A

Parasite

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15
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What is the living animal who provides shelter and food for a parasite called?

A

Host

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16
Q

Of the internal parasites, which one is usually the longest?

A

Ascarids (intestinal worms)

17
Q

Which internal parasite is sometimes called blood worms?

A

Strongyles

18
Q

What is it called when a drug is given to your horse to kill internal parasites within the horse’s body?

A

Worming or Deworming

19
Q

Why shouldn’t you allow your horses to drink from barnyard pools and pasture water holes?

A

To avoid getting parasites

20
Q

What is another name for the six-legged larvae of the tick?

A

Seed Tick

21
Q

Which internal parasite of the horse spends it’s adult life cycle outside of the horse?

A

Bots

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