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Comparative clinical pathology2011; 21(3); 333-336; doi: 10.1007/s00580-011-1280-x

Comparison of helminth and hard tick infestation between riding and work horses in Ahwaz, Iran.

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Publication Date: 2011-07-21 PubMed ID: 22707930PubMed Central: PMC3362720DOI: 10.1007/s00580-011-1280-xGoogle Scholar: Lookup
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The research is focused on comparing the infestation of parasitic worms and hard ticks in riding and work horses in Ahwaz, Iran. The impetus for the study was the significant detrimental effects of these parasites on horse health, as well as the associated economic implications.

Introduction

  • The abstract begins by highlighting the importance and severity of the issue being studied. Parasites in horses are a significant problem, leading to considerable health issues in the animals, such as diarrhea, colic, weight loss, poor growth, and even death, and causing massive financial implications through the costs of control measures.
  • It then gives a detailed description of the parasites affecting horses, particularly ticks, and their life cycle stages. The study focuses on two types of ticks; hard ticks and soft ticks. These ticks can suck a significant amount of blood from horses, impacting their health.

Methods

  • The study’s methodology is based on diagnostic tests, including the counting of eggs per gram of faeces (EPG) and indentifying larvae per gram of faeces (LPG), as well as faecal worm egg counts. This information is critical in determining the type of parasite infestation and deciding on the appropriate treatment.
  • The abstract emphasizes the importance of the Modified Wisconsin Sugar Flotation Method, which is highly sensitive and able to indicate the absence of adult parasites. It sheds light on how this technique can help monitor the rate of re-contamination of the animal’s environment.

Aim of the Study

  • The study was conducted in Ahwaz, Iran, where worm parasite infection is common and leads to significant economic losses. The goal was to determine the prevalence of external and internal parasite infestations in about 120 horses in the region.
  • This research was considered particularly necessary due to a lack of existing data in this field in Iran. The findings will potentially provide useful insight to help in the control and prevention of these parasites, improving equine health and mitigating economic losses.

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Khosravi M, Kavosh F, Taghavi-Moghadam A, Ghaem-Maghami S, Pirali-Kheirabadi K, Rahimi-Feyli P, Navid-Pour S, Amin-Pour A, Arbabi F. (2011). Comparison of helminth and hard tick infestation between riding and work horses in Ahwaz, Iran. Comp Clin Path, 21(3), 333-336. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-011-1280-x

Publication

Comparative clinical pathology
ISSN: 1618-5641
NlmUniqueID: 101134362
Country: England
Language: English
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Pages: 333-336

Researcher Affiliations

Khosravi, Mohammad
    Kavosh, Fariba
      Taghavi-Moghadam, Ahmad
        Ghaem-Maghami, Shamsodin
          Pirali-Kheirabadi, Khodadad
            Rahimi-Feyli, Peyman
              Navid-Pour, Shahrokh
                Amin-Pour, Arash
                  Arbabi, Fateme

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