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Review Article: The role of equine strongyles in the pathogenesis of colic and current options for prophylaxis
Author(s) -
Love S.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
equine veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.82
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 2042-3306
pISSN - 0425-1644
DOI - 10.1111/j.2042-3306.1992.tb04780.x
Subject(s) - anthelmintic , pathogenesis , medicine , veterinary medicine , immunology
Summary Equine strongyles have been shown to induce alterations in both mesenteric blood flow and also intestinal motility patterns. Both of these pathophysiological events might play a role in the pathogenesis of colic and it is likely that they are interrelated. The prevalence of strongyle‐associated colic is difficult to ascertain: non‐strangulating infarction is uncommon but many other colic episodes may be induced by strongyle infections. In controlled studies and in clinical accounts worm control programmes have resulted in a reduced prevalence of colic. Current options for adequate control of equine strongyles are: interval anthelmintic treatments; strategic anthelmintic treatments; selective anthelmintic treatments; daily in‐feed treatments and pasture hygiene.