Occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites in horses in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia

Boxell, Annika; Gibson, Katherine; Hobbs, R.P.; Thompson, R.C.A.

doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2004.tb14653.x

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“…Higher infection rates are reported in animals examined by post mortem examination [19], and Studies based on necropsy fi ndings have better chance to diagnose many latent infections that are missed at coprological examination [20,19].…”

Section: (P>005) But the Prevalence Of Parascaris Equorum In Differmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of Major Intestinal Nematodes of Equines in Jimma Town, South Western Ethiopia

Andarge¹,

Muhammed²,

Tibesso³

2017

Int J Vet Sci Res

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A cross sectional study was conducted from October, 2015 up to March, 2016 in Jimma town, Oromia Regional State of South West Ethiopia, with the objective of determining the prevalence of intestinal nematode parasites of equines and the effect of putative risk factors on the rate of helminth parasite infections. A total of 400 Equines; donkeys (n=29), horses (n=317) and mules (n=54) were included in the study. Out of 400 faecal samples examined, three species of nematode eggs were identifi ed during the study period. Coprological examination conducted using fl otation technique revealed an overall point prevalence of 72.25%. The most common nematodes encountered in order of their predominance were, Strongyles (63.25%), Parascaris equorum (16.5%), Oxyuris equi (4.25%), and mixed infection was found to be (10.75%). The results of statistical analysis of different risk factors with risk of intestinal nematode infection indicates a signifi cant difference (P<0.05) between the species of equine and strongyle infection rate, body condition scores with Strongyle and Parascaris equorum infection rate. But species of the animal was not signifi cantly associated with Parascaris equorum (P<0.05). The infection rate of Oxyuris equi was not signifi cantly associated with body condition score, age and species of equines (P> 0.05 for all variables). Statistical analysis of the result also showed no signifi cant difference (p>0.05) in the prevalence of intestinal nematodes with sex of the animal, although it was relatively higher in male than female individuals. Therefore, the present study showed that intestinal nematodes are an important health problem in the area affecting the wellbeing and productivity of the equines.

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Section: (P>005) But the Prevalence Of Parascaris Equorum In Differmentioning

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“…The lower fi nding of the present study might be due to the difference in the age of examined animals. Equines commonly develop marked resistance to P. equorum after six months of age [19].…”

Section: (P>005) But the Prevalence Of Parascaris Equorum In Differmentioning

confidence: 99%

Prevalence of Major Intestinal Nematodes of Equines in Jimma Town, South Western Ethiopia

Andarge¹,

Muhammed²,

Tibesso³

2017

Int J Vet Sci Res

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“…Studies on prevalence of horse helminths in different parts of world have indicated varied prevalence under different management and parasite control systems (Chaudhry et al, 1991;Montenaro et al, 2002;Champman et al, 2002;Boxell et al, 2004 andCapewell et al, 2005). The managerial practices also reported to have major significance.…”

Section: Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Nematodementioning

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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Horses of Jabalpur Region

Yadav¹

2014

Res. j. vet. pract.

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The present study showed an overall prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in horses was found as 59.25% (80/135). On the basis of mean egg per gram (EPG), the higher prevalence was found in unorganized sector i.e., 65.45% in comparison of organized sector i.e. well managed farms (32%). Species of nematodes identified in the study included single infestation like, Strongyle (25%), Parascaris equorum (18.75%) followed by mixed infestation like Strongyles and Parascaris equorum (47.50%), Strongyles (species identification not done), Strongyloides and Parascaris equorum (5.0%) and Strongyle and Strongyloides (3.75%). The results of the present investigation revealed a relatively higher prevalence of mixed infestation in the horses. The prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in horses was maximum in the age group of 1-6 years (69.09%) followed by 6-12 years (62.96) and above 12-18 years (34.78%) respectively. The highest mean EPG was found in 12-18 years (1229.2) followed by 1-6 years (1079.50) and 6-12 years (887.29). The prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in horses was higher in females (60.97) in comparison to males (58.51). The highest mean EPG was found in females (1162.51) in comparison of males (942.24). All copyrights reserved to Nexus® academic publishers

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“…However, a decreasing S. vulgaris prevalence was observed in horses after the introduction of the highly efficacious ivermectin formulation in the early 1980s (Herd 1990). This parasite has become rare in horses in most of the developed world (Chapman et al 2002;Love 2003;Boxell et al 2004). A high prevalence of S. vulgaris in working donkeys in Ethiopia may be attributed to lack of anthelmintic treatment and/or immuno-suppression due to stress and malnutrition.…”

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Gastrointestinal parasites of working donkeys of Ethiopia

Getachew

Trawford²,

Feseha

et al. 2009

Trop Anim Health Prod

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The general prevalence and population composition of gastrointestinal and pulmonary helminths of working donkeys were studied. For the purpose 2935 working donkeys were coprologically examined for nematode and cestode, and 215 donkeys for trematode infections. Seven donkeys that died due to various health problems or were euthanased on a welfare ground were necropsied and the parasites were recovered and identified to the species level. The study was conducted during the periods 1996-1999.Coprological examination revealed 99% strongyle, 80% Fasciola, 51% Parascaris, 30% Gastrodiscus, 11% Strongyloides westeri, 8% cestodes and 2% Oxyuris equi infection prevalence. Over 55% of donkeys had more than 1000 eggs per gram of faeces (epg). Forty two different species of parasites consisting of 33 nematodes, 3 trematodes, 3 cestodes and 3 arthropod larvae were identified from postmortem examined donkeys. Among the nematodes 17 species of Cyathostominae and 7 species of Strongylinae were identified. Other parasites identified include, Habronema muscae, Draschia megastoma, Trichostrongylus axei, Strongyloides westeri, Anoplocephala perfoliata, Anoplocephala magna, Anoplocephaloides (Paranoplocephala) mamillana, Parascaris equorum, Fasciola hepatica, Fasciola gigantica, Gastrodiscus aegyptiacus, Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, Oxyuris equi, Probstmayria vivipara, Gasterophilus intestinalis, Gasterophilus nasalis, Rhinoestrus uzbekistanicus and Setaria equina. This study revealed that working donkeys in Ethiopia are infected with a range of helminths and arthropod larvae, which are representatives of the important pathogenic parasites found in equids worldwide.

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Occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites in horses in metropolitan Perth, Western Australia

Cited by 43 publications

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Prevalence of Major Intestinal Nematodes of Equines in Jimma Town, South Western Ethiopia

Prevalence of Major Intestinal Nematodes of Equines in Jimma Town, South Western Ethiopia

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Horses of Jabalpur Region

Gastrointestinal parasites of working donkeys of Ethiopia

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