EQUINE: GI: Colic and Parasites

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for colic?

Being on a specific type of anthelmintic

Not being on a worming program

Experiencing an increase in risk after anthelmintic administration

Being on a regular worming program (correct)

Which of the following is a risk factor for colic?

Being on a specific type of anthelmintic

Not being on a worming program (correct)

Experiencing a decrease in risk after anthelmintic administration

Being on a regular worming program

Which of the following is a decreased risk factor for colic?

Experiencing an increase in risk after anthelmintic administration

Being on a specific type of anthelmintic

Not being on a worming program

Being on a regular worming program (correct)

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

Strongylus vulgaris Signup and view all the answers

What condition is associated with thrombosis of the cranial mesenteric artery?

Non-strangulating infarction Signup and view all the answers

Since the advent of modern anthelmintics, which condition is rarely seen?

Strongylus vulgaris Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible cause of post-worming colic in horses?

Concurrent treatment with steroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for post-worming colic in horses with high worm burdens?

Inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract Signup and view all the answers

What treatment is sometimes undertaken alongside anthelmintic treatment in cases of Cyathostominosis?

Concurrent treatment with steroids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following symptoms can be associated with cyathostominosis?

Diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

Which type of intussusception can be associated with cyathostominosis?

Caecocaecal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about cyathostominosis?

It can cause hypoalbuminemia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with Anoplocephala perfoliata infection?

Gastric ulcers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a possible complication of Anoplocephala perfoliata infection?

Liver abscesses Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite was once believed to be responsible for up to 90% of all colic cases in horses?

Strongylus vulgaris Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a large burden of Parascaris equorum in horses?

Small intestinal obstruction Signup and view all the answers

What are some symptoms that can be associated with a large burden of Parascaris equorum in horses?

Weight loss and unthriftiness Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of a large burden of Parascaris equorum in horses despite surgical intervention?

High mortality rates Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite can cause peri-rectal irritation and tail rubbing in horses?

Oxyuris equi Signup and view all the answers

What can be difficult to treat in some clinical cases?

Oxyuris equi Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is associated with tail rubbing in horses?

Oxyuris equi Signup and view all the answers

Which parasite is incidentally found during gastroscopy in horses?

Gasterophilus intestinalis Signup and view all the answers

During which months are the eggs of Gasterophilus intestinalis often seen on horses' legs?

Summer months Signup and view all the answers

Are the eggs of Gasterophilus intestinalis clinically significant in most cases?

Yes Signup and view all the answers

EQUINE: GI: Colic and Parasites

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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for colic?

Which of the following is a risk factor for colic?

Which of the following is a decreased risk factor for colic?

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

What condition is associated with thrombosis of the cranial mesenteric artery?

Since the advent of modern anthelmintics, which condition is rarely seen?

Which of the following is a possible cause of post-worming colic in horses?

What is the main reason for post-worming colic in horses with high worm burdens?

What treatment is sometimes undertaken alongside anthelmintic treatment in cases of Cyathostominosis?

Which of the following symptoms can be associated with cyathostominosis?

Which type of intussusception can be associated with cyathostominosis?

Which of the following statements is true about cyathostominosis?

Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with Anoplocephala perfoliata infection?

Which of the following is a possible complication of Anoplocephala perfoliata infection?

Which parasite was once believed to be responsible for up to 90% of all colic cases in horses?

Which of the following is a potential consequence of a large burden of Parascaris equorum in horses?

What are some symptoms that can be associated with a large burden of Parascaris equorum in horses?

What is a potential outcome of a large burden of Parascaris equorum in horses despite surgical intervention?

Which parasite can cause peri-rectal irritation and tail rubbing in horses?

What can be difficult to treat in some clinical cases?

Which parasite is associated with tail rubbing in horses?

Which parasite is incidentally found during gastroscopy in horses?

During which months are the eggs of Gasterophilus intestinalis often seen on horses' legs?

Are the eggs of Gasterophilus intestinalis clinically significant in most cases?

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