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=Pinworm - Oxyuris equi=
==Introduction==
This is an endoparasite, but the main damage is due to anal irritation and stress from that irritation.
It is rarely seen in donkeys in the UK.
==Diagnosis==
===Clinical signs===
'''Tail rubbing''' is a frequent diagnostic feature.
===Laboratory tests===
The eggs may not be found in the faeces, but can be recovered from the perineum using sticky tape.
==Treatment==
* Routine anthelmintic treatment and symptomatic care - see [[Strongyles - Donkey#Treatment|treatment of strongyles]]
==Control==
* Routine [[Anthelmintic Drugs|anthelmintic]] programme
* Responds well to most of the common [[Anthelmintic Drugs|anthelmintic]] compounds
* Periodic steam-cleaning of stables
==References==
* Trawford, A. and Getachew, M. (2008) Parasites In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) ''The Professional Handbook of the Donkey'', 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 6
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