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Larval cyathostominosis in horses in Ontario: an emerging disease?
Abstract: From 1991 to 2003, 24 cases of larval cyathostominosis were diagnosed at postmortem in equids, 15 (63%) from 2001 to 2003. Cases occurred from September to May, the majority from October to December. Median age was 12 mo. Diarrhea, colic, and weight loss were common clinical signs. Hypoalbuminemia and microcytosis were consistent findings. Cyathostominose larvaire chez des chevaux en Ontario: une maladie émergente? De 1991 à 2003, 24 cas de cyathostominose larvaire ont été diagnostiqués à l’examen post mortem chez des équidés dont 15 (63 %) entre 2001 et 2003. Les cas étaient rapportés entre septembre et mai, le pic survenant entre octobre et décembre. L’âge médian était de 12 mois. Les principaux signes cliniques consistaient en diarrhée, colique et perte de poids alors que l’hypoalbuminémie et la microcytose étaient des trouvailles constantes. (Traduit par Docteur André Blouin)
Publication Date: 2006-03-16 PubMed ID: 16536234PubMed Central: PMC1316126 The Equine Research Bank provides access to a large database of publicly available scientific literature. Inclusion in the Research Bank does not imply endorsement of study methods or findings by Mad Barn.
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Summary
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The research article is about an emerging disease called larval cyathostominosis in horses in Ontario, reporting an increase in cases and summarizing the typical characteristics and symptoms in affected horses.
About Larval Cyathostominosis
- Larval cyathostominosis is a type of equine parasitic disease that involves the larvae of small strongyles or roundworms infecting the intestine.
- The disease can cause severe damage to the horse’s gut lining and cause significant health issues, like weight loss, diarrhea, and colic.
Timeline and Frequency of Cases
- The study recounts the evolution of this disease from 1991 to 2003. During this period, 24 cases of the disease were diagnosed postmortem in horses.
- A significant increase in cases was noticed from 2001 to 2003, during which 15 cases (approximately 63%) were reported.
Time of Year for Cases
- The cases occurred from September to May, indicating that disease occurrences are not limited to a specific season but may peak between October and December.
Age of Affected Horses
- The median age of the affected horses was 12 months, implying that young horses are particularly susceptible to this disease.
Clinical Signs and Findings
- Common clinical signs associated with this disease include diarrhea, colic, and weight loss. These symptoms suggest a significant impact on the overall health and quality of life of affected animals.
- Consistent laboratory findings in affected horses were hypoalbuminemia and microcytosis, signifying decreased levels of albumin in the blood and smaller than normal red blood cells, respectively.
Understanding this disease better and identifying its increasing occurrence in Ontario’s horses is essential for developing appropriate prevention and treatment strategies.
Cite This Article
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Peregrine AS, McEwen B, Bienzle D, Koch TG, Weese JS.
(2006).
Larval cyathostominosis in horses in Ontario: an emerging disease?
Can Vet J, 47(1), 80-82.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Pathobiology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario. aperegri@ovc.uoguelph.ca
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Colic / etiology
- Colic / parasitology
- Colic / veterinary
- Diarrhea / etiology
- Diarrhea / parasitology
- Diarrhea / veterinary
- Female
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horses
- Hypoalbuminemia / etiology
- Hypoalbuminemia / parasitology
- Hypoalbuminemia / veterinary
- Larva
- Male
- Ontario / epidemiology
- Seasons
- Strongyloidea / isolation & purification
- Strongyloidiasis / complications
- Strongyloidiasis / epidemiology
- Strongyloidiasis / veterinary
- Weight Loss
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