In the past, the world of equine parasitology was not concerned about small strongyles, also known as cyathostomes. However, veterinarians and horse owners were much more wary of the large strongyles, and in particular Strongylus vulgaris. Indeed, the migrating larvae of S. vulgaris can be very destructive in the arteries of horses and ponies, leading to colic and in severe
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