title: [Death by cyathostominosis].
abstract: In autumn 2002 and 2003, the Animal Health Service received several young horses for post mortem investigation that had died or had been euthanised. It was found that severe cyathostominosis was the cause of death. The aetiology, pathology and diagnosis of this infection is discussed. Advice is given for preventative measures and usage of anthelmintics.
authors.affiliation: Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren, Postbus 9, 7400 AA Deventer. m.roumen@gdvdieren.nl
authors.forename: M P H M
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Roumen
authors.forename: F H M
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Borgsteede
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Vos
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001344:Autopsy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000662:veterinary; D002423:Cause of Death; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality* / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006736:Horses; D007814:Larva; D009426:Netherlands; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012621:Seasons; D013319:Strongyle Infections, Equine / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality* / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D013323:Strongylus / Q000302:isolation & purification