Pinworms

From: Horse Worms

See also: Horse Wormers (Manufacturers) | Horse Wormer (Chemicals) | Horse Worming Schedule

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Pinworms
Pinworms can cause great irritation to the horse and therefore require a careful management programme in order to provide your horse with adequate protection.

Other Names
Oxyuris equi

Description
They are brown or dark grey in colour with the female Pin worms growing to around 7 to 15 centimetres in length and the males only growing to around 13 mm in length.

Pinworm eggs are a dull-yellowish colour and are sometimes found in clusters near the anus of an infected horse or in manure.

Pinworm Infection

Horses At Risk
All horses are potentially at risk.

Symptoms

Prevention


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