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==Prevalence==
==Prevalence==
Most common in the southeastern USA, Germany, and The Netherlands.(Merck) Anoplocephala perfoliata has a prevalence as high as 60% in some geographical areas and has been associated with increased risk for serious conditions in the horse including bowel irritation, ileal impaction, and spasmodic colic. (Kania)
Most common in the southeastern USA, Germany, and The Netherlands.(Merck) Anoplocephala perfoliata has a prevalence as high as 60% in some geographical areas and has been associated with increased risk for serious conditions in the horse including bowel irritation, ileal impaction, and spasmodic colic. (Kania)
Furthermore, it provides support to the hypothesis that the risk of ileal impaction colic and spasmodic colic increases with tapeworm infection intensity. (Proudman)
==Aetiology==
==Aetiology==