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Parascaris equorum
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1Where are Parascaris equorum adults found in the body of the animal?
- ASmall intestine
- BLarge intestine
- CStomach
- DLungs
2At what age are foals most susceptible?
- A3-9 months
- B1-3 months
- C1-6 months
- D9-12 months
3Larvae migrate to the lungs and can cause;
- ACoughing
- BNasal discharge
- CVomiting
- DPneumonia
- EAsthma
4Adult worms migrate to the intestine causing;
- ADiarrhoea
- BIll-thrift
- CVomiting
- DPoor hair coat
- EPot-bellied
5What is the best method of diagnosis for P. equorum?

- AFecal float
- BSerology
- CFecal smear
- DELISA
6What anthelmintics can be used to control worm infestations?
- AIvermectin
- BMoxidectin
- CPyrantel
- DPiperazine
- EFenbendazole
- FPraziquantel
7[blank_start]Sanitation[blank_end] is an important method of worm control. [blank_start]Mares with foals[blank_end] should graze in [blank_start]clean pastures[blank_end]. [blank_start]Foaling stalls[blank_end] should be kept clean.
- ASanitation
- BDe-worming
- Cclean pastures
- Dlarge pastures
- EFoaling stalls
- FPastures
- GMares with foals
- HMares
8P. equorum eggs cannot exist for a long time in the environment. They have very little environmental resistance.
- ATrue
- BFalse
9When treating with anthelmintics it is important to [blank_start]monitor[blank_end] mares and [blank_start]treat as needed[blank_end]. Foals should be treated at [blank_start]6 week intervals[blank_end] from [blank_start]6 weeks of age[blank_end] to [blank_start]6 months[blank_end].
- Amonitor
- Btreat
- Ctreat as needed
- Dtreat periodically
- E6 week intervals
- F4 week intervals
- G6 weeks of age
- H8 weeks of age
- I6 months
- J12 months
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- Equine Nematodes - Ascarid
- Author
- Caitlin Wringe
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- English
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- Created on 26 Sep 2019 · updated on 26 Sep 2019
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