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===Introduction===

===Introduction===

[[Image:Anoplocephala.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Anoplocephala'' - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]

[[Image:Anoplocephala.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Anoplocephala'' - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]

Several species of ''Anoplocephala'' occur in equidae, but ''A. perfoliata'' is the only common species in the UK.  It is an equine cestode, more commonly known as a tapeworm.  It is currently commonly seen in horses within the UK, usually affecting younger horses.

''Anoplocephala'' is from the family ''Anoplocephalidae''.  Several species of ''Anoplocephala'' occur in equidae, but ''A. perfoliata'' is the only common species in the UK.  It is an equine cestode, more commonly known as a tapeworm.  It is currently commonly seen in horses within the UK, usually affecting younger horses.

    

    

===Identification===

===Identification===