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''Strongylus vulgaris'' is a parasite of horses.
''Strongylus vulgaris'' is a clinically important parasite causing verminous arteritis and was a very common cause of colic in horses. Its prevalence has been on the decrease since the use of wormers containing ivermectin.
==Appearance==
==Appearance==
*Well developed buccal capsule in male
*Well developed buccal capsule in male
==Life cycle==
===Life cycle===
The ''S. vulgaris'' eggs are shed in the faeces. Under optimal conditions of high humidity and temperatures over 10 degrees, the eggs will transform into rhabditiform L1 larvae within a few days.
They then transform into L2, and subsequently L3 without leaving the parasite envelope. L3 are ingested by the host when feeding on pasture.
==Pathogenesis==
==Pathogenesis==