Parasites Determined by Fecal Examination in Horses in Erzurum
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Parasites Determined by Fecal Examination in Horses in Erzurum

Turkiye Parazitol Derg 2016;40(3):147-151 DOI: 10.5152/tpd.2016.4792
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Abstract

Objective:

This study aimed to determine the parasites present in horses belonging to the Erzurum Province.

Methods:

Fecal samples were collected from 76 horses of different ages, genders and breeds in Erzurum. Individual fecal samples were collected and examined by flotation and sedimentation methods.

Results:

The following species were detected: strongylid egg (57.89%), Parascaris equorum (10.52%), Dicrocoelium dendriticum (2.63%), Fasciola spp. (2.63%) eggs, and Eimeria spp. oocysts (5.26%).

Conclusion:

Equine animals are significantly infected with Strongylosis in the Erzurum Province, and effective parasite control measures should initiated.

Keywords: Horse, feces, flotation, sedimentation, Erzurum