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''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.
''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==
===Identification===
*Dark red
*Dark red
*Well developed buccal capsule in male
*Well developed buccal capsule in male
Both the male and the female worms have rounded teeth, which enable them to hold onto the intestinal mucosa.
===Life cycle===
===Life cycle===