Fоllоw up questiоn: Whаt diаgnostic test would you expect the dvm to аsk the technician to perform to find the parasite below? Background: An owner brings in his equine patient to the clinic. He notes that the horse has some hair loss around his tail area. He also stated that the horse constantly rubs his tail on the stalls. After a further exam and diagnostic testing , you find the patient has this particular parasite below.