Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Parasites Determined by Fecal Examination in Horses in Erzurum.
- Journal:
- Turkiye parazitolojii dergisi
- Year:
- 2016
- Authors:
- Avcıoğlu, Hamza et al.
- Affiliation:
- Atatü
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to determine the parasites present in horses belonging to the Erzurum Province. METHODS: Fecal samples were collected from 76 horses of different ages, genders and breeds in Erzurum. Individual fecal samples were collected and examined by flotation and sedimentation methods. RESULTS: The following species were detected: strongylid egg (57.89%), Parascaris equorum (10.52%), Dicrocoelium dendriticum (2.63%), Fasciola spp. (2.63%) eggs, and Eimeria spp. oocysts (5.26%). CONCLUSION: Equine animals are significantly infected with Strongylosis in the Erzurum Province, and effective parasite control measures should initiated.
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