Shit I should know

Question 1

Parascaris equorum

Answer 1

Common in young foals/weanlings

-immunity 6-18mo

Question 2

Parascaris equorum tx

Answer 2

Adult worms/immature intestinal worms
-Fendbendazole/Oxybendazole
-Pyrantel prevents larval stages
Recommend tx foals at 6-8 weeks before worms mature
-avoids impaction

Question 3

Ascarids may be resistant to

Answer 3

Macrolides (ivermectin)