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Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 3/2016

01-09-2016 | Original Article

Incidence of gastro-intestinal parasites in horses of Shimoga region, Karnataka state

Authors: J. Adeppa, K. J. Ananda, C. M. Krishna murthy, G. M. Satheesha

Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

A study was conducted to ascertain the incidence of gastrointestinal parasites in horses of Shimoga region, to generate the data regarding status of parasitic infections of equines in Karnataka state due to paucity of information. A total of 100 fresh fecal samples of equines were collected and examined by direct and sedimentation method for the detection of parasitic egg/ova. Among 100 samples examined, 84 (84.0 %) were found positive for various gastrointestinal helminths. Out of 84 positive cases, 44 (52.38 %) were found positive for Strongylus spp. eggs, 09 (10.71 %) showed Parascaris equorum eggs, 06 (7.14 %) had Gastrodiscus spp. eggs, 04 (4.76 %) harbored Oxyuris equi and the remaining 21 (25.0 %) had a mixed infection of Strongylus spp., Strongyloides spp. and Gastrodiscus spp.

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Metadata
Title
Incidence of gastro-intestinal parasites in horses of Shimoga region, Karnataka state
Authors
J. Adeppa
K. J. Ananda
C. M. Krishna murthy
G. M. Satheesha
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-014-0605-5

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