Epizootic situation on horse helminthiases in the northern region of Kazakhstan.

This research article revolves around the study of the prevalence of parasitic diseases, specifically helminthiases, in horses in the Northern region of Kazakhstan. The article presents the findings of an experimental analysis conducted to study the dynamics of helminthiases infections in horses. The analysis was conducted over different ages, seasons, and territories in northern Kazakhstan.

Research Objectives and Methodology

• The primary purpose of this research was to study and identify the age, seasonal, and territorial dynamics of helminthiases infections among horses in the northern region of Kazakhstan.
• To fulfil these research objectives, an experimental analysis was primarily used. The method allowed the researchers to inspect the dynamics and causes of helminthiases in horses within the northern region of Kazakhstan.
• The choice of an experimental analysis allowed the researchers to consider multiple factors associated with horse helminthiases such as the prepatent period of the diseases, the resistance of the host organism, and the system of keeping and feeding the horses.

Research Sample and Analysis

• The study encompassed the northern region of Kazakhstan with a focus on 4 different regions containing 61 agricultural formations.
• A total of 4,395 horse faecal samples were analysed using scatological methods while 126 samples were studied via incomplete helminthological autopsy.

Key Findings

• The major types of worms found through the study were small and large palisade worms. They were the dominant invasive larvae amongst the strongylates.
• Through scatological analysis, it was discovered that strongylatosis of the gastrointestinal tract was recorded in 63.9% of cases. In addition, oxyurosis was found in 40.8% of cases, and parascariasis in 25.9% of the evaluated cases.
• The study also presented results from post-mortem diagnostics, which were conducted during the slaughtering process or upon the death of the horse. Detailed results from these autopsies were not mentioned in the abstract.