[Prevention of Strongylidae infections in the horse].

This research investigates the effects of integrating anthelmintic treatment and moving horses to a non-contaminated field in July on the prevention of Strongylidae infections, with the results indicating this combined method to be effective in preventing significant contamination or infection.

Objective of the Study

• The goal of the research was to study the effectiveness of a combined method of anthelmintic treatment and strategic grazing in preventing Strongylidae infection in horses.

Methodology and Approach

• The study was conducted over two years, 1981 and 1982, and was premised on the epidemiology of Strongylidae infection in horses.
• The effectiveness of the control strategy, which involved a combination of deworming horses and moving them to a non-contaminated pasture in July, was investigated.
• The level of infection was measured by monitoring faecal contamination, counting larvae in the pastures, and doing post-mortem worm counts.

Findings from the Research

• Results from the study showed that this combined strategy was effective in the management and control of Strongylidae infections.
• The horses that were treated and moved to a clean pasture after July 1 did not show significant signs of contamination or infection with Strongylidae worms.
• On the other hand, horses that were continuously grazed on the same pasture developed a similar infection pattern as those grazing on pastures where horses and sheep had been grazing up to July 1.

Implications of the Research

• This research provides valuable insight regarding successful strategies for the prevention of Strongylidae infections in horses.
• This combined strategy could help maintain the health of horses and reduce the risk of worms.
• The research also indicates the potential benefits of alternating grazing lands for horses and other domesticated animals, such as sheep, for effective infection control.