WormsOnline version What do you know about worms and how to fight them? Answer the questions by clicking your chosen answer. Got to the last question? Click 'Check' to see your score and the correct answers. by e-quine .com 1 Which worm goes into hibernation once inside the body? a Small strongyle (red bloodworm) b Roundworm c Pinworm 2 Which type of worm causes a lot of itching around the anus? a Large strongyles b Pinworm c Tapeworm 3 How does the horse become infected with tapeworms? a By licking the eggs on their coat. b By eating fresh fruit. c The larva allows itself to be eaten by a mite that is ingested by the horse. 4 What should you NOT do when fighting worms outside the horse? a Allowing the grass to be grazed by other animals, such as sheep. b Spreading the poo on the pastures. c Separate donkeys and horses. 5 Why is it important to give the correct dose of dewormer? a Underdosing can cause resistance. b Overdosing can cause poisoning. c Overdosing can cause an imbalance in the digestive system. 6 What is the danger of roundworms in foals? a The roundworms can cause intestinal obstruction. b They are difficult to treat and the foal becomes increasingly ill. c Because they affect the lungs, heaves can occur. 7 Which worm can be transmitted from donkey to horse? a Tapeworms b Roundworms c Lungworms 8 How does a foal become infected with foal worms? a By eating the mother's faeces b Via the mother's milk c By eating grass
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