More than 390 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What is your most important parasite concern?"

results of poll on parasitic worms

Results were as follows: 

  • Small strongyles (cyathostomes): 26.08% (103)

  • Large strongyles (bloodworms): 23.04% (91)

  • Tapeworms: 15.70% (62)

  • Bots: 11.90% (47)

  • Other 10.13% (40)

  • Ascarids (roundworms): 9.37% (37)

  • Pinworms:3.80% (15)

Readers shared what they worry about when it comes to parasitic worms and their horses in the comments below

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