Equine verminous arteritis: review

Abstract

The verminous arteritis or also called tromboembolic colic is caused by an intestinal parasite of the genus and species Strongylus vulgaris. The adult form of the worm lives in the large intestine of the horses and donkeys, with its biological cycle related with the passage of major abdominal vascular structures, such as cranial mesenteric artery and its branches. This review aims to describe one of the main and most pathogenic parasites, Strongylus vulgaris, the anatomical structures involved in its life cycle and to know the occurrence of the parasite, as well as the clinical signs, diagnostic, control and prevention of this disease. The high occurrence of parasitism in the country alerts the veterinarians to carry out, through the health management and correct administration of anthelmintics, the control and prevention of the animals.