Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Infection in thoroughbred horses from Gastrodiscus aegyptiacus
By Azzie, M A·Published in Journal of the South African Veterinary Association·1975·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pathological infection of thoroughbred horses with Gastrodiscus aegyptiacus.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
This study shows that Gastrodiscus aegyptiacus, a type of parasite, can actually cause health problems in thoroughbred horses, which is not widely known. The researchers looked at cases from a specific horse breeding facility and found that the horses had infections. They diagnosed the issue using a special method to detect the parasite's eggs and successfully treated the horses with two medications: hexachlorophene and dichlorvos. Overall, the treatment worked well, helping the horses recover from the infection.
Abstract
Contrary to common belief, Gastrodiscus aegyptiacus can be pathogenic to horses. History of cases of a particular stud, necropsy findings, diagnosis, and successful treatment with hexachlorophene and with dichlorvos are recorded. The presence of eggs can be established by a special flotation technique.
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