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Worms are parasites; this means that they live in and off the horse for their own benefit, at the expense of their host and potentially causing damage. The horse will protect and support their growth and allow them to multiply, infecting more and more susceptible individuals.
Most equine worms live in their adult form within the horse, either in their intestine or
migrating around their body. They then lay eggs, which are expelled in the horse’s faeces. Outside the body under certain conditions of temperature and humidity, they hatch into little larvae, which live in the pasture. Horses will ingest these without knowing when
Most equine worms live in their adult form within the horse, either in their intestine or
migrating around their body. They then lay eggs, which are expelled in the horse’s faeces. Outside the body under certain conditions of temperature and humidity, they hatch into little larvae, which live in the pasture. Horses will ingest these without knowing when
grazing. These larvae then develop into adults within the horse and the cycle starts again
We hope that this guide has proved useful, but if you require any further advice, please
contact the practice on 01296 623439 and we will be happy to help.
contact the practice on 01296 623439 and we will be happy to help.
