A Coprological Survey of Donkey Parasites in Gharbia Province, Egypt

Abstract

The present study was conducted during the period from January to July 2010 at Elmehala Elkubra surrounding villages of Gharbia province where living conditions are rural communities. A total of 236 (132 male and 104 female) donkeys were randomly selected from rural places and subjected to qualitative coprological examinations to identify the major parasites involved in parasitic burden. Donkeys were grouped in to two age categories (under two years of age were classed as young and of two to ten years were classed as adult. Comparisons between age groups and sexes were made for donkeys. The parasites encountered in donkeys had a total prevalence of 82.21% (194/236). Single infection was 54.13% (105/194) while mixed infection was 45.87% (89/194). Nematodes had highest prevalence 69.92% (165/236). Strongyles were more prevalent 34.75% (82/236), followed by Parascaris equorum 15.26% (36/236), Oxyuris equi A Coprological Survey Of Donkey Parasites In ...