title: Evidence-based parasitology in horses.
abstract: This article focuses on what has been established concerning the interaction of equine parasites and their hosts, highlighting those issues for which convincing data are still lacking. There is a compelling need for the participation of the veterinarian in the design of appropriate anthelmintic treatments and prevention strategies.
authors.affiliation: Brandywine Equine Clinic, Apex, NC 27502-5462, USA. cau@bellsouth.net <cau@bellsouth.net>
authors.forename: Christine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Uhlinger
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006736:Horses; D006790:Host-Parasite Interactions; D007411:Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D010273:Parasitic Diseases, Animal / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000871:Anthelmintics