Enter our 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways here!
SubscribeGift a Sub
Enable cache 100

Intro to Parasites

•  Intro to Parasites

Reading Assignment: Learn about the parasites that can infect your horse.
Chart: See the lifecycle of common equine parasites
Quiz: Take these 10 questions to test your knowledge on equine parasites.



  



EXTRA CREDIT!

Read the above materials, then take this quiz on deworming and earn extra credit point towards you Club Horse account!
Take the quiz now >>

Instructor: Karla Rugh, D.V.M., Ph.D., of Rocheport, Missouri, has been a veterinarian for more than 35 years. She has experience in equine/food animal practice, companion animal practice, academia and research. She has written three books and more than 50 articles about pet care. Dr. Rugh owns five horses, who reside at Sycamore Hollow, her family’s farm.

 Back to class schedule>>

View Comments

  • I used to take a hippology class in 4-H and this is similar to what I learned. THANK YOU HC!!

Recent Posts

Barn Banter – Episode 38

Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 38, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated…

13 hours ago

Synchrony’s CareCredit Marks Nearly 20 Years with Hagyard Equine Medical Institute

Stamford, Conn. — Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a leading consumer financial services company, on November 18 highlighted its nearly two-decade partnership…

2 days ago

Haven Pines: A Family Sleigh Ride Business

Tucked into the forests of northern Wisconsin is a family-owned and operated homestead known as Haven Pines. Run by Erin…

4 days ago

Shop Small Business Saturday: Equestrian Edition

It’s holiday shopping season and I’ve spent the last few months searching for unique or useful equestrian gifts. I’m so…

1 week ago

Choosing the Right Hay Type

Timothy, orchard grass, alfalfa, fescue, clover—so many hay types! What’s the right type of hay to choose in your particular…

1 week ago

Thrush Season Is Upon Us.

As horse owners, you know it’s time for that stinky, white crumbly grossness that comes with thrush - and even…

1 week ago