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The Distribution of Gastrointestinal System Parasites Detected in Horses in Aydın

Aydın İlinde Yetiştirilen Atlarda Tespit Edilen Gastrointestinal Sistem Parazitlerinin Dağılımı

Selin HACILARLIOĞLU
Metin PEKAĞIRBAŞ
Pages
275–280
Publication Date
2023-11-27
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Consequently, it is recommended that horse breeders be educated and effective control programs be established to combat these parasites.

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Objective & Hypothesis:In the present study aimed to determine the diversity and prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in horses grazing on pastures in Aydın province through fecal examination.
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Key Findings & Data:Fresh fecal samples were collected from a total of 242 horses of different ages, genders, and breeds.
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Conclusion & Impact:Consequently, it is recommended that horse breeders be educated and effective control programs be established to combat these parasites.
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📍Scope:32 samples
⚙️Variables:Dışkı · Parazitik intestinal hastalıklar · Prevalans

Abstract

In the present study aimed to determine the diversity and prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in horses grazing on pastures in Aydın province through fecal examination. Fresh fecal samples were collected from a total of 242 horses of different ages, genders, and breeds. The samples were examined using Fülleborn's saturated salt flotation and Benedect sedimentation methods. According to the fecal examinations, 182 animals (75.20%) were assessed as positive for digestive system parasites and based on the obtained findings, singular and mixed infections were detected in 150 and 32 samples, respectively. Among the findings, Strongylid-type eggs were detected in 180 samples (74.38%), Anaplocephalidae spp. in 7 samples (2.89%), Parascaris equorum in 4 samples (1.65%), Dicrocoelium dendriticum in 7 samples (2.89%), Fasciola spp. eggs in 6 samples (2.47%), and Eimeria spp. oocysts in 10 samples (4.13%). The study revealed a high prevalence of pasture-related gastrointestinal infections in horses raised in various districts of Aydın province. Consequently, it is recommended that horse breeders be educated and effective control programs be established to combat these parasites.

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Çalışma, Aydın ilinde meralarda beslenen atlarda dışkı muayenesi yapılarak sindirim sistemi parazitlerinin çeşitliliğinin ve yaygınlığının belirlenmesi amacıyla yapılmıştır. Bu amaçla farklı yaş, cinsiyet ve ırktan toplam 242 attan taze dışkı örnekleri alınmış ve Fülleborn’un doymuş tuzlu su flotasyon ve Benedect sedimentasyon yöntemleriyle muayene edilmiştir. Çalışmada farklı ırklara ait toplam 242 at dışkı örneği incelenmiş ve 182 hayvan (%75.20) sindirim sistemi parazitleri yönünden pozitif olarak değerlendirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular sonucunda örneklerin 150’sinde tekli, 32’sinde ikili miks enfeksiyonlar saptanmıştır. Örneklerin, 180’inde (%74.38) Strongylid tip yumurta, 7’sinde (%2.89) Anaplocephalidae spp, 4’ünde (%1.65) Parascaris equorum, 7’sinde (%2.89) Dicrocoelium dendriticum, 6’sında (%2.47) Fasciola spp. yumurtaları tespit edilirken, 10’unda (%4.13) ise Eimeria spp. ookistleri saptanmıştır. Aydın iline ait ilçelerde yetiştirilen atlarda mera kaynaklı gastrointestinal sistem enfeksiyonlarının oldukça yaygın olduğu görülmüş ve bu parazitlere karşı yetiştiricilerin bilgilendirilerek etkili mücadele programlarının oluşturulması gerektiği belirlenmiştir.

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HACILARLIOĞLU, S., PEKAĞIRBAŞ, M. (2023). The Distribution of Gastrointestinal System Parasites Detected in Horses in Aydın. Van Veterinary Journal, Cilt: 34 Sayı: 3, 275–280. https://ajindex.com/articles/1020708

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