Prevalence of intestinal nematodes in equines from the southern region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Authors

  • Natália Martins Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Diego Moscarelli Pinto Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Thaís Cozza dos Santos Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Tatiana de Ávila Antunes Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Tainá Ança Evaristo Evaristo Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Aníbal Janczak Torres Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Pedro Kutscher Ripoll Universidade Federal de Pelotas
  • Leandro Quintana Nizoli Universidade Federal de Pelotas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n12a464.1-5

Keywords:

horses, cyathostomins, parasites

Abstract

The objective of the study was to estimate the prevalence of intestinal nematodes in equines from the southern region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Twelve properties were included in the study. 385 equines, males and females, aged between six months and 27 years, were analyzed. The farms were considered infected when at least one equine had been reported positive. The parasitologic research was performed through McMaster and Coproculture techniques. Cyathostomins were found in all the properties and Strongylus vulgaris in only two. The prevalence of intestinal nematodes in the equines was: Cyathostomins (96.36%), Parascaris equorum (12.21%), Oxyuris equi (10.13%) and Strongyloides westeri (3.12%). The information concerning the prevalence of intestinal nematodes will contribute for the elaboration of parasite control programs in the region.

Published

2020-01-16

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Prevalence of intestinal nematodes in equines from the southern region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. (2020). Pubvet, 13(12). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n12a464.1-5

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