|Articles|November 1, 2009
ClinQuiz: Equine parasites, answer 5C
Test your knowledge of equine parasites with this quiz. If you're stumped, don't fret: The answers, with complete explanations, are provided.
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5) C - Incorrect.
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Parascaris equorum, the ascarid of foals, is spherical and has a thick, rough eggshell. While potentially severely pathogenic in young horses, Parascaris equorum is not commonly found in adult horses and is not associated with anal pruritus.19
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