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botflyAny fly of the family Oestridae. The larvae are parasites that feed on the skin (warblefly of cattle) or in the nasal cavity (nostrilflies of sheep and deer). The horse botfly belongs to another family, the Gasterophilidae. It has a parasitic larva that feeds in the horse's stomach. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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governors that a Senate measure to increase federal funding for state Medicaid programs may bot fly, reports the Associated Press. Central's Wellmark International brand received the "Best New Equine Product Award" for its PreStrike(TM) Bot Fly and Mosquito Repellent for Horses and Ponies. |
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