Gastrointestinal parasites have a direct effect on the health of equines. This study
was conducted to determine the prevalence and significance of gastrointestinal
parasites of naturally infected horses in Luxor Governorate, Egypt. A total of 100
horse fecal samples were collected during the period from March - 2020 to February
– 2021 from different ages, sexes and stables. All of these samples were examined
by different fecal examination techniques including (direct wet mount,
sedimentation and flotation techniques). The present study investigate that the total
prevalence of infected horses was 15%. There is a relationship between the GIT
infection and the age of the horse. The highest percent of infection was recorded by
Strongylus vulgaris 9 % followed by Parascaris equorum 5%, while the percent of
infection by Balantidium coli was 1% in infected horses. It consequence that horses
are highly susceptible to Strongylus irrespective of gender and age or even
deworming. Control measures should be put in consideration to totally overcome the
parasitic infection.
Keywords: Gastrointestinal parasites, Parascaris equorum, Strongylus vulgaris,
Balantidium coli.
Research Date
Research Department
Research File
Research Member
Research Publisher
Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal
Research Vol
67
Research Website
www.aun.edu,eg
Research Year
2021
Research Abstract