''Strongylus vulgaris'' is a clinically important parasite of the family ''Strongyloidea''. It causes [[Verminous Endarteritis|verminous arteritis]] and was a very common cause of [[:Category:Colic in Horses|colic in horses]]. Its prevalence has been on the decrease since the use of wormers containing ivermectin.
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''Strongylus vulgaris'' is a clinically important parasite of the family [[:Category:Strongyloidea|''Strongyloidea'']]. It causes [[Verminous Endarteritis|verminous arteritis]] and was a very common cause of [[:Category:Colic in Horses|colic in horses]]. Its prevalence has been on the decrease since the use of wormers containing ivermectin.
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The prepatent period for ''S. vulgaris'' is 6-7 months.
The prepatent period for ''S. vulgaris'' is 6-7 months.