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Stomach Worms
Trichostrongylus axei
Horses become infected when they graze with cattle, sheep and goats. Once infected they may then transmit the infection between themselves.
Size Appearance
Up to 7mm long, small and hairlike
Location In Horse
Lives in the stomach causing irritation and damage to the stomach lining
Symptoms
Diarrhoea
Weight loss
Loss of appetite
Life Cycle
Treatment
The only way to treat stomach worm is with anthelmintics (wormers) containing any of the chemicals ivermectin, moxidectin, benzamidazole or pyrantel embonate