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Date Posted: 02:10:49 03/30/03 Sun
Author: Cheri
Subject: Saturday's horse fact...
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily inspirations and horse facts..." on 20:47:33 03/24/03 Mon




Frequently Asked Questions About Equine Parasitism and Their Answers..


Part 1 ..


Q. How can internal parasites harm a horse and impair its performance?

A.Internal parasites are a serious threat to a horse's health. In large numbers, these internal opportunists can cause diarrhea, impaction, anemia, weight loss and colic—all conditions that affect how a horse feels and performs. The damage inflicted depends on the particular parasite. While a number of different parasites can infect a horse, the most damaging are strongyles and ascarids (roundworms). Each can cause sometimes permanent damage that can profoundly alter a horse's performance.

Strongyles inflame the intestinal wall during their migration, impairing nutrient absorption and reducing feed efficiency. If a horse is robbed of vital nutrients and energy, it can't perform to its potential.

Ascarids hatch in the intestines then migrate through the lungs before returning to the gut. The damage is permanent, because lung tissue doesn't regenerate as healthy tissue—it scars. If enough damage and scarring occurs, a horse's lung capacity and, ultimately, stamina, can be substantially reduced.

Tomorrows fact..Q. When are horses most likely to pick up parasites?

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