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Large strongyle
infections are directly associated with the larval migration in the
walls of the mesenteric arteries. The inflammation constricts the
arteries and reduced blood supply (ischemia) to the intestinal wall,
killing tissue (infarction) and causing aneurysms. The horse’s problem may be his trainer who denies the role of bloodworms. |