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Journal of equine science2012; 23(1); 1-4; doi: 10.1294/jes.23.1

Prevalence and significance of parasites of horses in some States of northern Nigeria.

Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and significance of parasites of horses in northern Nigeria. Blood and faecal samples were randomly collected from 243 horses from different stables in some states of northern Nigeria for laboratory analyses. Fifty-seven horses (23.5%) were found infected with parasites. The hemoparasites detected, 21 (8.6%), include Theileria equi, Babesia caballi, Trypanosoma vivax and Trypanosoma evansi. The endoparasites encountered, 29 (11.9%) were Strongylus spp., Strongyloides spp., Oxyuris equi, Parascaris equorum, Paragonimus spp. and Dicrocoelium spp., 3 (1.2%) was Eimeria spp. Four horses (1.6%) had mixed infection of hemo- and endoparasites. This preliminary finding shows that parasitism is a problem in the horse stables examined, and calls for proper stable hygiene, routine tick control and regular deworming programme.
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Publication Date: 2012-05-25 PubMed ID: 24833991PubMed Central: PMC4013976DOI: 10.1294/jes.23.1Google Scholar: Lookup
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The paper is about the investigation of parasitic infections in horses in northern Nigeria. The research discovered that around 23.5% of the examined horses were infected with different types of parasites, indicating a significant issue that requires proper stable management and routine medical programs to control.

Objective of the Research

  • The main objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence and significance of parasitic infections among horses in northern parts of Nigeria.

Methodology

  • The researchers collected blood and faecal samples from 243 horses randomly from various stables in some states of northern Nigeria.
  • These samples were brought to a laboratory where a variety of tests were conducted to detect the presence of parasites.

Results and Findings

  • Out of the 243 horses tested, 57 horses (23.5%) were found to be infected with parasites.
  • The parasites detected in the horses included both hemo- (blood-based) and endo- (intestinal) parasites.
  • The hemoparasites detected were Theileria equi, Babesia caballi, Trypanosoma vivax, and Trypanosoma evansi, found in 21 horses (8.6% of the total sample size).
  • The endoparasites found were Strongylus spp., Strongyloides spp., Oxyuris equi, Parascaris equorum, Paragonimus spp. and Dicrocoelium spp., detected in 29 horses (11.9% of the total sample size).
  • Eimeria spp. was found in 3 horses (1.2% of the total sample size).
  • Mixed infection of both hemo- and endoparasites was found in four horses (1.6%).

Conclusions

  • The study shows that parasitism is a significant health issue in the horses from the examined stables in northern Nigeria.
  • The researchers recommend improved stable hygiene practices, routine tick control measures, and regular deworming programs to manage and reduce the prevalence of parasitic infections.

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Ehizibolo DO, Kamani J, Ehizibolo PO, Egwu KO, Dogo GI, Salami-Shinaba JO. (2012). Prevalence and significance of parasites of horses in some States of northern Nigeria. J Equine Sci, 23(1), 1-4. https://doi.org/10.1294/jes.23.1

Publication

Journal of equine science
ISSN: 1340-3516
NlmUniqueID: 9503751
Country: Japan
Language: English
Volume: 23
Issue: 1
Pages: 1-4

Researcher Affiliations

Ehizibolo, David O
  • Vaccine Production Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
Kamani, Joshua
  • Parasitology Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
Ehizibolo, Peter O
  • Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
Egwu, Kinsley O
  • Parasitology Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
Dogo, Goni I
  • Parasitology Department, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
Salami-Shinaba, Josiah O
  • Extension Services, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.

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