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DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift2004; 111(6); 243-247;

[Results of parasitological examinations of faecal samples from horses, ruminants, pigs, dogs, cats, hedgehogs and rabbits between 1998 and 2002].

Abstract: The results of coproscopical examinations in horses, ruminants, pigs, dogs, cats, hedgehogs and rabbits between 1998 and 2002 are presented. In 4399 samples from horses 37.4% stages of strongylids, 1.4% anoplocephalids, 1.3% Strongyloides westeri, 0.9% Parascaris equorum, 0.04% Oxyuris equi, 0.04% Eimeria sp. and 0.04% Fasciola hepatica were found. In 998 samples of cattle 22.1% stages of strongylids, 11.2% of Eimeria spp., 3.5% of cryptosporidium, 2.9% of Moniezia spp., 1.3% of Trichuris spp., 0.7% of Dictyocaulus sp., 0.6% of Fasciola hepatica, 0.6% of Strongyloides sp., 0.5% of Nematodirus spp. and 0.4% of Capillaria sp. could be detected. In 524 samples of sheep 60.7% eggs of strongylids, 43.1% oozysts of Eimeria spp., 11.1% stages of Nematodirus spp., 9.5% of Moniezia spp., 7.8% of Trichuris spp., 6.7% of Strongyloides sp., 1.7% of Fasciola hepatica, 1% of Capillaria spp., 0.4% of protostrongylidae, 0.2% of Skrjabinema sp. and 0.2% of Dictyocaulus sp. were found. 33.9% of the 118 samples of goats that were examined were positive for oocysts of Eimeria spp., 30.5% for eggs of strongylids, 6.8% for Nematodirus spp., 4.2% for Trichuris spp., 3.4% for Moniezia spp., 0.8 for protostrongylids and 0.8% for Strongyloides sp. 5.7% of 1427 samples of pigs contained stages of strongylids, 1.5% of Ascaris suum, 0.4% of Isospora, 0.3% of Eimeria spp., 0.3% of Trichuris sp., 0.1% of Giardia sp., 0.1% of cryptosproidium as well as 0.1% of metastrongylids. In 1281 of the samples of dogs 2.3% Giardia sp., 2.3% Isospora sp., 2.2% Toxocara canis, 1.4% ancylostomids, 0.8% taeniids, 0.6% larvae of Crenosoma sp., 0.2% Capillaria sp, 0.2% Trichuris vulpis and 0.2% Hammondia-like oocysts were found. In 441 samples of cats 10.7% stages of Isospora sp., 3.9% eggs of Toxocara cati, 1.6% of ancylostomids, 1.4% of taeniids, 1.1% of Giardia sp., 0.7% of Toxoplasma-like oocysts, 0.7% of Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, 0.5% of Toxascaris leonina and 0.2% of Capillaria spp. were found. Furthermore 0.2% of the samples contained proglottids of Mesocestoides and 0.2% stages of Dipylidium sp. Eggs of Capillaria sp. were found in 33% of the 106 samples of hedgehogs, larvae of Crenosoma striatum in 27.4%, oocysts of Isospora sp. in 5.7% of the cases. In 232 samples of rabbits 56.9% oocysts of Eimeria sp., 4.8% stages of Passalurus ambiguus, 1.3% of strongylids, 0.9% of Strongyloides sp., 0.4% of trematodes were found.
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Publication Date: 2004-08-04 PubMed ID: 15287577
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The article details the results of parasitological examinations of faecal samples from a range of animals including horses, ruminants, pigs, dogs, cats, hedgehogs and rabbits during 1998 to 2002, indicating the variety of parasites found among different species and their prevalence rates.

Examination of Faecal Samples

  • The research documents the results of coproscopical examinations performed on different animals between 1998 and 2002 to investigate the prevalence of different parasites.
  • The examinations revealed numerous types of parasites in each animal, demonstrating the high prevalence of parasite infestations among these animals and the wide range of parasites each species can harbor.

Findings in Horses

  • In horses, stages of strongylids were most prevalent at 37.4% of the 4399 samples, followed by lower rates of other parasites including anoplocephalids and Strongyloides westeri.

Findings in Ruminants

  • In cattle, 998 samples showed 22.1% stages of strongylids, and various percentages of other parasites, including Eimeria spp. and Cryptosporidium.
  • Among the 524 samples from sheep, a high percentage (60.7%) had strongylid eggs, which was followed by Eimeria spp., Nematodirus spp. among others.
  • In 118 samples of goats, 33.9% were positive for Eimeria spp. oocysts, with additional findings including strongylids eggs, Nematodirus spp., and Trichuris spp.

Findings in Pigs, Dogs and Cats

  • Parasites in pigs’ samples included strongylids, Ascaris suum, and Isospora at relatively low percentages.
  • Dog samples (1281) revealed a lower prevalence of parasites, with Giardia sp. and Isospora sp. the most common. Other parasites including Toxocara canis and ancylostomids were also detected.
  • In 441 cat samples, Isospora sp was most common, followed by eggs of Toxocara cati, ancylostomids, and taeniids among others.

Findings in Hedgehogs and Rabbits

  • From 106 hedgehog samples, Capillaria sp. eggs were found most often, followed by larvae of Crenosoma striatum, and Isospora sp. oocysts.
  • Finally, 232 rabbit fecal samples showed that more than half (56.9%) contained Eimeria sp. oocysts, while a small percentage harboured Passalurus ambiguus, strongylids, Strongyloides sp., and trematodes.

Conclusion

  • The research highlights the wide variety of parasites that can infest different animal species and the varying levels of prevalence. It emphasizes the importance of regular parasitological examinations to ensure the health and well-being of these animals.

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Epe C, Coati N, Schnieder T. (2004). [Results of parasitological examinations of faecal samples from horses, ruminants, pigs, dogs, cats, hedgehogs and rabbits between 1998 and 2002]. Dtsch Tierarztl Wochenschr, 111(6), 243-247.

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DTW. Deutsche tierarztliche Wochenschrift
ISSN: 0341-6593
NlmUniqueID: 7706565
Country: Germany
Language: ger
Volume: 111
Issue: 6
Pages: 243-247

Researcher Affiliations

Epe, C
  • Institut für Parasitologie, Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover.
Coati, N
    Schnieder, T

      MeSH Terms

      • Animals
      • Cats
      • Cattle
      • Dogs
      • Feces / parasitology
      • Germany / epidemiology
      • Goats
      • Hedgehogs
      • Horses
      • Parasitic Diseases, Animal / epidemiology
      • Prevalence
      • Rabbits
      • Sheep
      • Species Specificity
      • Swine

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