Cyathostomum catinatum infection in a mule of Palam Valley, India: a case report.
Abstract: The small strongyles also called as cyathostomes, cyathostomins or trichonemes, affect the health status of equines, leading to morbidity and mortality in heavily infested individuals. The present study was carried out with the aim to identify the cause of colic in a mule of Palam valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. The detailed faecal sample examination revealed heavy intensity of strongyle eggs with an egg per gram value of 2300. The collected faecal sample also exhibited presence of adult worms. The morphological observations after clearing the retrieved parasites revealed the presence of adults of species. The haematological and serum biochemical studies revealed alterations related to parasitic invasion. Fenbendazole used for the treatment proved completely effective. To the best of our knowledge and thorough literature search this is the first report of infestation in equines of India.
Publication Date: 2016-09-28 PubMed ID: 28615874PubMed Central: PMC5447622DOI: 10.1007/s12639-016-0845-7Google Scholar: Lookup
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This study investigates the cause of colic in a mule from Palam Valley in India, identifying a high intensity of small strongyle eggs and adult worms in faecal samples. Additionally, blood and serum tests revealed changes related to parasite invasion. Treatment with the drug Fenbendazole proved effective.
Identification of the Problem
- The research was initiated due to the prevalence of colic in a mule from Palam Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- The culprit was identified as cyathostomes, also known as small strongyles or trichonemes, which adversely affect equine health and can cause significant morbidity and mortality in cases of heavy infestation.
Procedure and Findings
- To diagnose the cause, a detailed investigation of a faecal sample from the affected mule was carried out. This revealed a heavy concentration of strongyle eggs, with an egg per gram value of 2300.
- Further observation of the faecal sample revealed the presence of adult worms.
- Upon extracting and examining these parasites, they were identified based on their morphological features as adults of the species Cyathostomum catinatum.
- Alongside this, hematological (related to blood) and serum biochemical studies also revealed changes indicative of a parasitic invasion.
Treatment and Outcome
- The infected mule was treated with the anthelmintic drug Fenbendazole, which was found to be completely effective in this case.
- Post-treatment observations were not mentioned, but it is inferred that the mule’s health improved following the administration of Fenbendazole.
Significance of the Study
- Upon reviewing previous literature and research, the authors note that this is, to their knowledge, the first recorded infestation of Cyathostomum catinatum in equines within India.
- This study subsequently adds a critical piece of information on the parasitic diseases of mules in India, potentially guiding further investigations and treatments.
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APA
Moudgil AD, Prashar A, Moudgil P, Sharma A, Sharma M.
(2016).
Cyathostomum catinatum infection in a mule of Palam Valley, India: a case report.
J Parasit Dis, 41(2), 534-537.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-016-0845-7 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry, DGCN COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur, H.P. 176062 India.
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, DGCN COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur, H.P. 176062 India.
- School of Public Health and Zoonoses, GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004 India.
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, DGCN COVAS, CSKHPKV, Palampur, H.P. 176062 India.
- Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, CVS, GADVASU, Ludhiana, Punjab 141004 India.
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