Gasterophilus Intestinalis (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic chiefly on horses.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Gasterophilus intestinalis is a parasitic species that chiefly infects horses and causes gastrointestinal problems.
- The life cycle of Gasterophilus intestinalis involves the horse ingesting eggs from contaminated food or water.
- Horses can become infected with Gasterophilus intestinalis through the ingestion of eggs or larvae on pasture or in their feed.
- Infections with Gasterophilus intestinalis are common in horses worldwide, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The presence of Gasterophilus intestinalis in horses can be diagnosed through fecal examination or endoscopy.