A survey on the prevalence of strongyles species in working donkeys in North-West of Iran

Tavassoli, Mousa; Yamchi, Jafar Arjmand; Hajipour, Nasser

doi:10.1007/s12639-015-0651-7

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“…eggs,” Strongylus spp. larvae,” “cyathostomins eggs” and “cyathostomins larvae.” Infection rates between 4.4 and 69.2% in horses [ 35 – 37 , 114 – 127 ], 65.4 and 96.4% in four studies on donkeys [ 36 , 117 , 128 , 129 ] and 80% in the only study on mules [ 117 ] have been reported.…”

Section: Helminthosesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Parasitic diseases of equids in Iran (1931–2020): a literature review

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Parasitic infections can cause many respiratory, digestive and other diseases and contribute to some performance conditions in equids. However, knowledge on the biodiversity of parasites of equids in Iran is still limited. The present review covers all the information about parasitic diseases of horses, donkeys, mules and wild asses in Iran published as articles in Iranian and international journals, dissertations and congress papers from 1931 to July 2020. Parasites so far described in Iranian equids include species of 9 genera of the Protozoa (Trypanosoma, Giardia, Eimeria, Klossiella, Cryptosporidium, Toxoplasma, Neospora, Theileria and Babesia), 50 helminth species from the digestive system (i.e., 2 trematodes, 3 cestodes and 37 nematodes) and from other organs (i.e., Schistosoma turkestanica, Echinococcus granulosus, Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, Parafilaria multipapillosa, Setaria equina and 3 Onchocerca spp.). Furthermore, 16 species of hard ticks, 3 mite species causing mange, 2 lice species, and larvae of 4 Gastrophilus species and Hippobosca equina have been reported from equids in Iran. Archeoparasitological findings in coprolites of equids include Fasciola hepatica, Oxyuris equi, Anoplocephala spp. and intestinal strongyles. Parasitic diseases are important issues in terms of animal welfare, economics and public health; however, parasites and parasitic diseases of equines have not received adequate attention compared with ruminants and camels in Iran. The present review highlights the knowledge gaps related to equines about the presence, species, genotypes and subtypes of Neospora hughesi, Sarcocystis spp., Trichinella spp., Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, Blastocystis and microsporidia. Identification of ticks vectoring pathogenic parasites, bacteria and viruses has received little attention, too. The efficacy of common horse wormers also needs to be evaluated systematically.

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“…Infection of human patients with T. axei has also been reported [ 171 ]. Adult nematodes have been isolated from horses [ 115 ] and donkeys [ 128 , 131 ]. There are also some reports on detection of eggs of T. axei in coproscopic examinations in horses [ 125 , 172 ], donkeys and mules [ 172 ].…”

Section: Helminthosesmentioning

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Parasitic diseases of equids in Iran (1931–2020): a literature review

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“…The disease is characterized by fever, anaemia, red urine, jaundice, oedema, weight loss and even death in equine (Mahmoud et al., 2016). On the other hand, strongylosis is caused by several nematodes, often referred to as the small and large strongyles (Tavassoli, Yamchi, & Hajipour, 2016). They are frequently responsible not only for poor health, but also for gastrointestinal dysfunction, including colic, and infection with some such as acute larval cyathostomosis may be fatal (Love, Murphy, & Mellor, 1999).…”

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“…This review also revealed that most (but not all [Eslami, Bokai, & Tabatabai, 2005; Hossien, Bokaei, & Roudgari, 2008; Khedri, Radfar, Borji, & Azizzadeh, 2014; Razmi, Abedi, & Yaghfoori, 2016]) of the studies failed to observed a significant association between prevalence of parasites and age of the animals (Armand, Solhjoo, Shabani‐Kordshooli, Davami, & Sadeghi, 2016; Eslami et al., 2005; Ghadrdan‐Mashhadi, Hamidienjat, & Alizadehnia, 2013; Gharekhani, Tavoosidana, & Naderisefat, 2013; Malekifard et al., 2014; Tajik, Mirshahi, Razmi, & Mohammadi, 2010; Tavalla et al., 2015; Tavassoli, Sodagar‐Skandarabadi, & Soltanalinejad, 2007). Also, most (but not all [Khedri et al., 2014]) of the studies failed to observe any significant association between the prevalence of parasites and sex (Hossien et al., 2008; Hosseini et al., 2009; Hosseini et al., 2011; Raeghi, Akaberi, & Sedeghi, 2011; Rasuli, Khodadadi, Sadagiyani, Moradpoor, & Salmanzadeh, 2012; Gharekhani et al., 2013; Ghahfarrokhi, Ahmadi, Shahraki, & Azizi, 2014; Hassanpour & Nematollahi 2014; Mcallister, 2014; Tavassoli et al., 2016). And lastly, most (but not all [Hossien et al., 2008; Khedri et al., 2014]) of the studies failed to observe any significant association between the prevalence of parasites and season (Armand et al., 2016; Tavassoli et al., 2007).…”

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Prevalence of endo‐ and ecto‐parasites of equines in Iran: A systematic review

Khamesipour

Taktaz‐Hafshejani

Kwenti

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Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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Equines are subject to infection with many parasites, which threaten their health. In the present study, we systematically reviewed existing literature on the prevalence of endo‐ and ectoparasites of equines in Iran. Major electronic databases, including PubMed, PubMed Central, Google Scholar, Science Direct and Scientific Information Database (SID), were searched (Last updated 11/05/2018) for relevant literature of parasites that have been identified from equines in Iran. Of the 1809 titles produced by bibliographic search, 38 were included in the review. Twenty‐seven of the studies were on horses, six on donkeys, three on both horses and donkeys, and one study was on both horses and mules. Furthermore, 24 of the studies reported infections caused by protozoa, thirteen by helminths, two by ectoparasites, and one by both protozoa and helminths. The overall pooled prevalence of parasitic infection was 28.8% (95%CI: 22.9–35.7, I2 = 93.4%). Helminths were the most prevalent parasites 46.7% (95% CI: 24.1–70.7, I2 = 96.0%). Furthermore, donkeys were the most affected equine, with a prevalence of 70.7% (95% CI: 53.2–83.7, I2 = 92.5%). The protozoa frequently reported included nine species belonging to the genera: Neospora, Toxoplasma, Theileria, Babesia and Eimeria. Also, the helminths frequently reported included 21 species belonging to the genera: Strongylus, Dicrocoelium, Oxyuris, Habronema, Echinococcus, Dictyocaulus, Cyathostomum, Probstmayria, Anoplocephala, Setaria and Fasciola. Ticks were the only ectoparasites frequently reported. Parasitic fly species of the genera Gasterophilus were also reported. The study‐level risk of bias was likely to be high because of differences in study design. Parasitic infections of equines in Iran are frequent and caused by a diversity of parasites, which threatens the health and well‐being of these animals. Further research is needed in the area to identify the risk factors of infection for effective control of the parasites.

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“…Today, equine strongylosis is highly prevalent worldwide (3, 21, and 22) and poses a serious threat to the populations of horses and donkeys (4,10). In Iran, in Marand, an area adjacent to the Chehrabad Archeological Site, the prevalence rate of strongyle nematodes among 58 donkeys was 100% (23,24). The occurrence of strongyles among the equids does not pose a public health threat; however, very few reports on human infections with Bertiella studeri, a member of the Anoplocephalidae family, are available (25)(26)(27).…”

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Herbivores Coprolites from Chehrabad Salt Mine of Zanjan, Iran (Sassanid Era, 224-651 AD) Reveals Eggs of Strongylidae and Anoplocephalidae Helminths

Meigouni

Makki

Haniloo

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IJPA

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Background: The ancient Chehrabad Salt mine, a well-known archaeological site in Iran, has recently received increasing interest from Iranian and international archeologists. Also, the biological remains from this site have provided valuable sources for studying the pathogenic agents of ancient times. This study aimed to identify the parasitic helminth eggs preserved in the herbivores coprolites. Methods: From 2011 to 2015, we received three coprolites belonging to herbivorous animals recovered during excavations in Chehrabad Salt mine of Zanjan, Iran. The coprolites were dated back to the Sassanid era (224-651 AD) by using radiocarbon accelerator mass spectrometry (AMS) and archeological stratigraphy methods. Following rehydration of the specimens in a 0.5% trisodium phosphate solution, the suspensions were mounted in glycerin jelly on glass slides and examined by a light microscope with 100x and 400x magnifications. Results: Two coprolites belonged to donkeys and one to an unknown herbivore species. The recovered eggs belonged to members of two helminths families, Strongylidae, and Anoplocephalidae. Also, within the two coprolites, some mites, presumably of the order Oribatida, were observed. Conclusion: The presence of two different nematodes in the equids coprolites provide clues of the burden of helminths infection on working animal at the Sassanid time and demonstrates the appropriate preservation condition of biological remains in the ancient salt mine of Chehrabad as well.

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A survey on the prevalence of strongyles species in working donkeys in North-West of Iran

Cited by 13 publications

References 6 publications

Parasitic diseases of equids in Iran (1931–2020): a literature review

Parasitic diseases of equids in Iran (1931–2020): a literature review

Prevalence of endo‐ and ecto‐parasites of equines in Iran: A systematic review

Herbivores Coprolites from Chehrabad Salt Mine of Zanjan, Iran (Sassanid Era, 224-651 AD) Reveals Eggs of Strongylidae and Anoplocephalidae Helminths

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