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Journal of parasitology research2022; 2022; 8210160; doi: 10.1155/2022/8210160

Study on Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Equines in and around Bekoji, South Eastern Ethiopia.

Abstract: Parasitic infections can cause a variety of respiratory, intestinal, and other problems in horses, as well as contribute to some performance issues. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in and around Bekoji, South Eastern Ethiopia, from November 2020 to June 2021 to identify species and evaluate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys and horses, using direct fecal smear, floatation methods, and larval cultures. In this study, the overall prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites was 94.5% (363 out of 384), with donkeys accounting for 95.8% and horses accounting for 90.5%. The coprological study indicated that an overall prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites was 87%, 8.3%, 2.5%, 1.4%, and 0.8% for mixed parasite infection, nonmigratory strongylids, migratory strongylids, , and , respectively. Among mixed infections, nonmigratory strongylids+migratory strongylids (51.5%) occurred most frequently. The odds of male horses being infected by GIT nematodes were 1.59 times higher than male donkeys. Horses which have poor body condition were 2.94 times more infected than donkeys. The odds of old-aged donkeys were 3.11 times more infected than horses. A statistically significant difference ( 0.05) was seen in the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites between the sex and age of the Equidae. The mean fecal egg count of nematodes revealed that horses (1364.4 ± 483.5) had a more severe infection than donkeys with a statistically significant difference ( < 0.05). The current study determined there was a high prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites in Equidae. Regular deworming, improved housing and nutrition management systems, increased animal owner awareness, and prevention techniques should all be undertaken to minimize the disease's economic burden in the area.
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Publication Date: 2022-05-30 PubMed ID: 35677390PubMed Central: PMC9170501DOI: 10.1155/2022/8210160Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article focuses on a study that investigated the prevalence and species of gastrointestinal nematode parasites in horses and donkeys around Bekoji in South Eastern Ethiopia, revealing a high infection rate and suggesting strategies to minimize the diseases’ impact on the local economy.

Methodology of the Study

  • The research was conducted as a cross-sectional study from November 2020 to June 2021 in and around Bekoji in South Eastern Ethiopia.
  • The study aimed to identify the species and measure the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys and horses.
  • This was achieved through direct fecal smears, flotation methods, and larval cultures.

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematode Parasites

  • The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites was found to be 94.5% (363 out of 384) among the animals studied.
  • In terms of the type of equine, donkeys accounted for 95.8% of these, and horses accounted for 90.5%.
  • The coprological study – the examination of fecal matter – revealed high rates of mixed parasite infections and nonmigratory strongylids infection.

Factors Affecting Parasitic Infections

  • The odds of male horses being infected by gastrointestinal tract (GIT) nematodes were 1.59 times higher than male donkeys.
  • The body condition of the horses significantly impacted the rate of infection. Horses in poor condition were 2.94 times more infected than donkeys.
  • Older donkeys were 3.11 times more infected than horses.
  • However, the study found no significant difference in the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites between the sex and age of the Equidae.

Economic Impact and Suggested Measures

  • The study concluded that there was a high prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode parasites in equines in the studied area.
  • This has potential detrimental effects on the local economy as these animals are often crucial to livelihoods.
  • The authors suggest regular deworming, improved housing and nutrition management, and increased animal owner awareness to minimize the disease’s economic burden.
  • The importance of implementing prevention techniques is also highlighted.

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Mathewos M, Teshome D, Fesseha H. (2022). Study on Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Equines in and around Bekoji, South Eastern Ethiopia. J Parasitol Res, 2022, 8210160. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/8210160

Publication

Journal of parasitology research
ISSN: 2090-0023
NlmUniqueID: 101526294
Country: United States
Language: English
Volume: 2022
Pages: 8210160
PII: 8210160

Researcher Affiliations

Mathewos, Mesfin
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.
Teshome, Dereje
  • Lemuna Bilbilo Livestock and Fishery Developmental Sector, Arsi Zone, Ethiopia.
Fesseha, Haben
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Wolaita Sodo, Ethiopia.

Conflict of Interest Statement

All authors declared that there is no conflict of interest in this work.

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