Horse Bots
This document provides an overview of horse bots, Gasterophilus spp., which are internal parasites of horses. It details their biology, life cycle, and seasonal abundance, highlighting the symptoms and damage they cause, such as stomach ulcers and esophageal paralysis. The article also discusses co...
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| author | P.E. Kaufman P.G. Koehler J.F. Butler |
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This document provides an overview of horse bots, Gasterophilus spp., which are internal parasites of horses. It details their biology, life cycle, and seasonal abundance, highlighting the symptoms and damage they cause, such as stomach ulcers and esophageal paralysis. The article also discusses control measures, including grooming, insecticides, and veterinary treatments, to effectively manage horse bot infestations. Originally published as Livestock Protection Pointer Number 8, 1976.
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| spelling | doaj-art-cc8a11dde07640caa5a01550d60945102025-01-17T06:12:33ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092005-05-012006610.32473/edis-ig136-1997Horse BotsP.E. Kaufman0P.G. Koehler1J.F. Butler2University of FloridaUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Florida This document provides an overview of horse bots, Gasterophilus spp., which are internal parasites of horses. It details their biology, life cycle, and seasonal abundance, highlighting the symptoms and damage they cause, such as stomach ulcers and esophageal paralysis. The article also discusses control measures, including grooming, insecticides, and veterinary treatments, to effectively manage horse bot infestations. Originally published as Livestock Protection Pointer Number 8, 1976. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/138169Flies |
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