Parasites Determined by Fecal Examination in Horses in Erzurum.

This study explores the types of parasites found in horses in the Erzurum Province using fecal examinations. Evidently, strongylid, a type of worm, was most common among horse parasites in the area, indicating a need for improved parasite control strategies.

Research Methodology

• The research team collected fecal samples from 76 horses of varying ages, genders, and breeds from the Erzurum Province.
• To ascertain the types of parasites present in the horses, researchers examined these fecal samples using flotation and sedimentation methods.
• Flotation and sedimentation are techniques often used in parasitology to separate parasites from the fecal matter to facilitate their detection and identification.

Research Findings

• From the analysis, the following species of parasites were detected: strongylid, Parascaris equorum, Dicrocoelium dendriticum, and Fasciola. Occurrences of Eimeria oocysts were also noted.
• Strongylids were the most prevalent parasites, found in 57.89% of the fecal samples.
• Less frequently observed parasites included Parascaris equorum (10.52%), Dicrocoelium dendriticum and Fasciola, both appearing in 2.63% of the samples, and Eimeria spp. oocysts in 5.26% of the samples.

Conclusions and Recommendations

• The horses in Erzurum Province were largely infected with Strongylosis (a disease caused by strongylid worms).
• Given the significant prevalence of Strongylosis, the study suggests the introduction of effective parasite control measures in the province.
• While the study doesn’t specify what these control measures are, they could include the use of deworming medications, improved sanitation, or other forms of biosecurity measures.
• This research potentially has broader implications for horse health in the province and could offer insights for similar studies in other equine populations.