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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.

'''Scientific Classification'''

===Scientific Classification===

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===Identification===

===Identification===

*Dark red

The adult worms are dark red, with a 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.

Both the male and the female worms have rounded teeth, which enable them to hold onto the intestinal mucosa.