[Epidemiology, chemotherapy, anthelmintics-resistance and prevention of Strongylidae infections in horses].

This research article focuses on the prevalence, treatment, resistance, and prevention of infections caused by Strongylidae (a type of parasite) in horses. The article details the annual life cycle of various species, the anthelmintics (drugs used to treat infections caused by roundworms, threadworms, and other types of worms) in use, the growing issue of anthelmintic resistance, and potential control measures as per different horse grazing conditions.

Epidemiology of Strongylidae Infections

• The authors begin by examining the epidemiology – the incidence, distribution, and control of diseases – of Strongylidae infections in horses. They focus on the species-specific annual life cycles of Strongylidae, primarily in horses, as understanding these cycles helps in predicting the peak infection periods and potential risks for the animal.

Anthelmintic Treatment of Strongylidae Infections

• Next, the authors delve into chemotherapy for treating Strongylidae infections, particularly by means of anthelmintics. These drugs are used to treat or prevent helminth infections, which are caused by worms, including roundworms, threadworms, and Strongylidae. These infections are quite common in animals, especially those that graze outdoors.

Anthelmintic Resistance

• The authors also discuss anthelmintic resistance, a growing issue that poses a significant threat to ineffective parasite control. Resistance develops when parasites survive treatments that were previously effective against them. This makes further treatments more difficult and can result in recurring infections.

Prevention and Control of Strongylidae Infections

• Lastly, the authors explore the best options for the control and prevention of Strongylidae infections under different grazing conditions. As horses’ grazing habits can vary widely – some horses hardly graze at all, while others graze extensively or intensively – the authors discuss different control strategies that consider these variations. This part of the research may possibly aim to provide insights that could help veterinarians and horse owners decide on the most effective prevention and control methods based on the specific grazing habits of their horses.