[Parasitological fecal studies of equids, dogs, cats and hedgehogs during the years 1984-1991].
Abstract: The results of the coproscopical examinations in horses, dogs, cats and hedgehogs between 1984 and 1991 are presented. In 9192 samples from horses 55.5% stages of strongylids, 4.0% of Parascaris equorum, 2.2% of anoplocephalids, 1.6% Strongyloides westeri, 0.7% of Oxyuris equi, 0.6% of Eimeria leuckarti, 0.2% of Fasciola hepatica and 0.04% of Dictyocaulus arnfieldi were found. In 48.0% of the 46 samples from donkeys eggs from strongylids were detected, in 17.4% larvae from Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, in 2.2% eggs from Strongyloides westeri, Parascaris equorum and oocysts from Eimeria leuckarti, respectively. In 3329 samples of dogs 6.9% developmental stages of Toxocara canis, 6.0% of Giardia spp., 4.2% of Isospora spp., 3.0% of Sarcocystis spp., 2.5% each of ancylostomids and Trichuris vulpis, 1.1% of Toxascaris leonina and 1.1% of Dipylidium canium, up to 1.0% of taeniids, 0.6% of each Mesocestoides spp. and Metastrongylidae, 0.3% of Strongyloides stercoralis and 0.2% of Capillaria spp. and Hammondia heydorni were detected. In 9.5% of the 1147 samples of cats eggs from Toxocara mystax were found, in 4.7% eggs of taeniids, in 4.6% cysts of Isospora spp., in 2.4% of Giardia spp., in 1.4% eggs of Dipylidium caninum, in 1.0% of Capillaria spp. and Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, in 0.6% development stages of Toxoplasma gondii, in 0.5% of ancylostomids and in 0.3% of Sarcocystis spp. and Opisthorchis felineus. In 1175 samples of hedgehogs 48.8% eggs of Capillaria spp., 35.9% of Crenosoma striatum, 17.9% oocysts of Isospora spp., 2.3% eggs of Brachylaemus erinacei were found.
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The research article documents the findings of parasitological examinations conducted on fecal samples sourced from horses, dogs, cats, and hedgehogs over a seven-year period, detailing the types and prevalence of various parasites found in each animal species.
Overview of the Research
In this extensive study, fecal samples from four different types of animals, namely horses, dogs, cats, and hedgehogs were analyzed for the presence of parasites. The time frame for these examinations spanned from 1984 to 1991. Using coproscopical examinations (the analysis of feces under a microscope to identify parasite eggs or larvae), the research identified the presence and frequency of diverse types of parasites in the fecal samples.
Findings in Horses and Donkeys
- The majority of the horse samples showed the presence of strongylids (55.5%), a group of parasitic worms common in horses. To a lesser extent, parasites like Parascaris equorum, anoplocephalids, Strongyloides westeri, Oxyuris equi, Eimeria leuckarti, Fasciola hepatica, and Dictyocaulus arnfieldi were found.
- In the samples taken from donkeys, strongylids were also the most common parasites present, with larvae from Dictyocaulus arnfieldi also frequently detected.
Findings in Dogs
- For the dog samples, several parasites were detected. The presence of Toxocara canis, Giardia spp., Isospora spp., Sarcocystis spp., ancylostomids, Trichuris vulpis, Toxascaris leonina, and Dipylidium canium was noted, along with smaller instances of other parasites.
Findings in Cats
- The cat samples revealed the existence of an array of parasites, some of the most common being eggs from Toxocara mystax, taeniids, cysts of Isospora spp., and Giardia spp.
Findings in Hedgehogs
- Capillaria spp., Crenosoma striatum, and Isospora spp., were frequently found in the hedgehog fecal samples. Eggs of Brachylaemus erinacei were discovered, albeit in lower quantities.
Conclusion
The research comprehensively documents diverse parasitic infections in a range of animal species over a significant time span. The findings aid in gauging the extent of parasitic infestations in different animals, providing key insights that can be utilised for disease control and prevention measures.
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Epe C, Ising-Volmer S, Stoye M.
(1993).
[Parasitological fecal studies of equids, dogs, cats and hedgehogs during the years 1984-1991].
Dtsch Tierarztl Wochenschr, 100(11), 426-428.
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Researcher Affiliations
- Institut für Parasitologie der Tierärztlichen Hochschule Hannover.
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Cat Diseases / epidemiology
- Cats
- Dog Diseases / epidemiology
- Dogs
- Feces / parasitology
- Hedgehogs / parasitology
- Horse Diseases / epidemiology
- Horses
- Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / epidemiology
- Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic / veterinary
- Mammals / parasitology
- Perissodactyla / parasitology
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