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| − | == Strongyles (Red worms) ==
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| − | The strongyles that occur in the horse can be divided on the basis of size into two groups
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| − | *'''Large''' strongyles
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| − | **''[[Strongylus]]'' species (3 species; used to be widespread prior to the introduction of worm control programmes; now uncommon)
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| − | **''[[Triodontophorus]]'' species (common)
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| − | *'''Small''' strongyles
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| − | **Also known as [[Cyathostomins]] (preferred term), cyathostomes, trichonemes or small redworms
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| − | **Cyathostomins (widespread, including 4 genera and over 40 species of worms)
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| | === Large strongyles === | | === Large strongyles === |