Do Horses Get Meningeal Worm?

While not as common in horses, meningeal worm infection is possible in horses. Meningeal worm is not a health concern to humans. The life cycle of the meningeal worm requires terrestrial snails or slugs to serve as intermediate hosts. White-tailed deer become infected with P.

What animals get brain worm?

White-tailed deer are the normal host for this parasite. Most of the time, they are not affected by the parasite. However, other species such as moose, mule deer, reindeer/caribou, sheep, goats, alpacas, and llamas are abnormal hosts and can develop disease or die if infected.

What is the most common worm in horses?