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Horses can be infected with a range of parasitic worms ( ‘helminths’); these include roundworms (‘nematodes’), tapeworms (‘cestodes’) and flatworms (‘trematodes’). These worms are found world-wide.
Katie Snalune BSc, MA, VetMB, CertEM (Int Med), MRCVS, explains the types of worm burdens horses face and how to manage them ALL horses host a wide range of internal parasites. It is important to realise that often these worms, present in low numbers, are well tolerated and cause no detectable harm.
24 mar 2023 · Common Types of Horse Worms. Small Strongyles. This is the most common type of worm that a horse can suffer from. They are ingested when horses consume grass that has small strongyle eggs in it. These parasites can live within the wall of a horse’s intestines for months.
Redworms, roundworms, pinworms, tapeworms and many other internal and external parasitic agents are ubiquitous in grazing horses and can adversely impact equine health and welfare.
The primary class of internal parasites that cause health problems for horses are nematodes (such as large and small strongyles), roundworms and tapeworms. Other internal parasites of minor significance such as threadworms, pinworms and botfly larvae are often considered when designing a parasite control program.
13 gru 2023 · Threadworms (Strongyloides westeri), primarily affect foals and cause diarrhea and weakness. Bots, the larvae of the botfly (Gasterophilus spp.), which can be found in the stomach and are ingested when horses lick at areas where botfly eggs have been deposited.
Types of Worms. Horses are affected by a wide range of internal parasites, with varying life cycles. Having an effective control strategy in place is vital to help protect your horse from health problems such as weight loss, diarrhoea and colic. Last reviewed: 3rd October 2023.
