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GI and applied equine parasitology Flashcards

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Is the risk of colic increased or decreased if on a worming program?

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Decreased

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Is the risk of colic increased or decreased after anthelmintic administration?

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Increased

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Which parasite was once responsible for up to 90% of colic cases?

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Strongylus vulgaris

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How does strongylus vulgaris infections lead to colic?

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  • Thrombosis of the cranial mesenteric artery
  • Non-strangulating infarction
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Why is Strongylus vulgaris less of an issue now?

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Modern anthelmintics

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Describe post-worming colic

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  • This is recognised following anthelmintic treatment of horses known to have high worm burdens
  • Inflammation of the GIT subsequent to death of large numbers of parasites
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What are the clinical signs of Cyathostominosis?

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Weight loss
Hypoalbuminaea
Diarrhoea

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Which two types of intussusceptions can occur due to cyathostominosis?

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Caecocaecal
Caecocolic

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Name the tapeworm species of horses

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Anoplocephala perfoliata

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Anoplocephala perfoliata is associated with which 3 conditions in horses?

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  • Spasmodic colic
  • Ileal impaction
  • Caecal intussusception
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Name the ascarid spp of horses

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Parascaris equorum

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What are the signs and conditions caused by Parascaris equorum?

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Weight loss
Unthriftiness
Small intestinal obstruction
Colic

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Name the pinworm of horses

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Oxyuris equi

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How does Oxyuris equi affect horses?

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Can cause peri-rectal irritation (tail rubbing)
Some clinical cases can be difficult to treat

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What parasite is often an incidental finding when performing gastroscopy?

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Gastrophilus intestinalis

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Describe the general signs of worm infestations in horses

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  • Most horses tolerate worm burdens with little outward sign
  • Problems often only apparent when clinical disease imminent
  • Problems usually associated with high levels of infection
  • Therefore emphasis is on CONTROL of parasite levels to prevent risk of disease
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What are the aims of parasite control in horses?

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To reduce transmission of the parasite thus preventing high levels of parasite infection, therefore reducing the incidence of disease

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Name 4 anthelmintics that can be used in horses

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Ivermectin
Moxidectin
Pyrantel
Fenbendazole

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How can the need for anthelmintic treatment be reduced?

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Appropriate stocking density
Pasture management
Target treatments: Use diagnostics

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Describe pasture management for reducing the need for anthelmintics

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Faecal collection – at least twice a week
Dung heaps separate from grazing areas
Pasture rotation
Grazing with ruminants
Be aware that parasites can overwinter on pasture

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Describe how Cyathostomins are diagnosed

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  • Faecal egg count for adult stages
  • Small redworm blood test
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Describe how Anoplocephala perfoliata are diagnosed

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  • FEC: centrifuge flotation
  • ELISA: herd level testing of horses
  • EquiSal: saliva based test
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Foals are most at risk from which parasites?

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Ascarids
Strongyles
Tapeworms

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Describe Parascaris equorum disease in foals

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  • Migrating larvae cause respiratory disease
  • Patent infection is a common cause of colic
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How is Parascaris equorum treated?
Not with anthelmintics Heavily contaminated pasture poses a risk
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The risk of Strongyle infection in foals is dependant on?
The level of exposure to a large infection FEC to check exposure
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How is a Strongyle infection treated in foals?
Autumn/winter moxidectin treatment
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When is a tapeworm infection in foals treated?
If risk of high level of exposure may need treatment in older foals (>6 months) Use Saliva or ELISA test to assess risk
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Describe a common control practice for parasites in foals
2-3mo foal - Fenbendazole treatment (around May/June) 4-5mo foal - Fenbendazole (July time) 7-8mo foal - Fenbendazole (September time) Moxidectin treatment in November (Strongyle risk) Fenbendazole for Parascaris spp
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The majority of clinical larval Cyathostomin cases are at what age?
1-3yo
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Young stock are at risk of which parasites?
Strongyles Tapeworms
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At what age do horses have their highest FECs?
When they are young stock
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Describe the considerations for control of parasites in youngstock
- FEC should be conducted more frequently - Important to ensure efficacious drugs used - Prioritise clearing of pastures on which youngstock are grazing: at least twice a week - Grazing practices to reduce pasture contamination are very important in management of youngstock
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Describe how diagnostics should be used incorporated into parasite control in youngstock
Tapeworm ELISA/Saliva test Cyathostomin larval test Treatments given need to be based off diagnostic tests
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Describe the treatment of parasites in youngstock
It may be necessary that youngstock (>6.5 months) are given moxidectin and praziquantel in autumn, if management is poor a second treatment is recommended 3 months later
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When is the period of risk for larval cyathostominosis?
October - March
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Describe parasite management in adults
Don’t just rely on drug treatment Use FEC to target drug treatments Many horses will shed few eggs onto pasture
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Describe how treatment is targeted in adult stock
Treatment targeted at those animals with moderate to high FEC to reduce pasture contamination
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Which age group is at the least risk of disease due to parasites?
Adults
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Describe the test and treat philosophy for adult horses
- FEC reduction tests should be performed annually - If the risk to the population is high then more frequent FECs should be carried out
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List the factors which indicate a low risk of parasitic infection in horses
- Repeated negative FEC/tapeworm antibody levels - Between 5-15yo - Faecal collection >2x a week - Good pasture management - Stable population - Low stocking density - No youngstock - Effective quarantine - No history of parasitic disease - No history of colic
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List the factors which indicate a high risk of parasitic infection in horses
- High FEC/antibody levels - Less than 5yo - No faecal collection - Poor pasture management - Transient population - High stocking density - Grazing with youngstock - No quarantine - History of parasitic disease - History of colic
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List the factors which indicate a moderate risk of parasitic infection in horses
- Low/moderate FEC/antibody levels - More than 15uo - Sporadic faecal collection - Moderate pasture management - Occasional movement - Medium stocking density
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Describe the quarantine procedures that can be used to reduced the risk of parasites
- FEC + other diagnostics on new stock - Moxidectin-Praziquantel (PRAMOX) combination usually recommended as quarantine treatment - House for ~3 days to eliminate shedding of eggs post treatment
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Describe Parascaris anthelmintic resistance
No studies in the UK, but has been reported IVM-resistance is most common Benzimidazole and Pyrantel drugs remain effective BUT resistance is emerging to these drugs
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Describe Strongyles/Cyathostomin anthelmintic resistance
- Resistance to MLs is now apparent - BZs ineffective on all yards - PYR effective on <50% studs - IVM/MOX effective on many studs but resistance is now evident - Resistance to IVM/MOX requires further investigation
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How is Oxyuris equi controlled?
Drugs, washing of peri anal region and environment requires power cleaning
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How is Oxyuris equi diagnosed?
Adults in faeces Eggs in perianal region

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