A Survey of Seasonal Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Donkeys from a Semiarid Sub-Saharan Region, Sudan

Ismail, Ahmed Abdelrahman; Ahmed, Nasredin Khogali; Bashar, A.E.; Seri, H. I.; Tigani-Asil, El Tigani Ahmed El; Abakar, Adam Dawoud

doi:10.1155/2016/4602751

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“…In a research carried out by Ahmed et al [6] in Egypt, 98.45% of the donkeys sampled were infected by helminths and 22 species were identified. is is also similar to the study by Ismail et al [7] who found an almost similar overall prevalence. Matthee et al [8] identified 15 genera and 29 species of helminths in seven donkeys necropsied in South Africa, with Strongylus vulgaris being the most abundant and prevalent strongyle species.…”

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Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya

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The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys slaughtered in Kinamba, Mogotio, and Lodwar slaughterhouses and their association with several host factors. A survey was done between July and September 2017 in three slaughterhouses. Faecal samples were collected per rectum from all the study donkeys for faecal egg counts (EPG) and morphological identification of the eggs. At slaughter, the gastrointestinal tracts were opened and examined visually, and all helminth parasites collected were subjected to morphological identification. Prevalence and intensity were calculated based on the helminth identified and EPG. A total of 282 donkeys were sampled. A majority of the donkeys (89%) were in poor body condition. Ten helminth parasite species were identified in 85.5% donkeys. They were Strongylus vulgaris (52.8%), Parascaris equorum (20.2%), Strongylus edentatus (12.1%), Anaplocephala perfoliata (10.3%), Setaria equina (3.5%) Anaplocephala magna (2.5%), Cylicocyclus auriculatus (2.1%), Cyathostomum species (1.8%), Strongylus equinus (0.4%), and Triodontophorus serratus (0.4%). A significant percentage (55.3%) had no eggs in their feces, 39% had low infection, 5% had medium, and only 0.7% were heavily infected. Prevalence rates via use of the EPG showed Strongyles (44.7%), Parascaris equorum (5.3%), Oxyuris equi (11%), Triodontophorus tenuicolis (0.7%), Habronema species (0.7%), and cestodes eggs (0.4%). No significant differences were observed between fecal Strongylus egg count and age, sex, and pregnancy status. However, donkeys with poor body condition shed more Strongylus eggs in feces. Helminth infections are prevalent in donkeys in Kenya; however, this is not reflected in coprological analyses. These helminth parasites may contribute to poor body condition, ill health, and poor productivity of donkeys.

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Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya

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“…Different pattern of genera composition and proportions of large and small strongyle infections have been reported in donkeys in different geographical areas. In Africa, a high prevalence of both large and small strongyles was generally found in donkeys infected by intestinal strongyles [36][37][38]. In recent studies in donkeys in Egypt and Sudan [36,38] a high prevalence of both small strongyles (cyathostomins, 72.3 to 90%) and large strongyles (84%), including S. vulgaris (16.7-60%), S. equinus (22-30%), and S. edentatus (18-30%), were observed.…”

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Intestinal Strongyle Genera in Different Typology of Donkey Farms in Tuscany, Central Italy

Maestrini

Molento

Mancini

et al. 2020

Veterinary Sciences

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Intestinal strongyles are common helminths of donkeys, in which they may be responsible for disease and poor performance. This study aimed to identify intestinal strongyle genera in 55 naturally infected donkeys from three different farm typologies in Tuscany, central Italy, using morphological and metrical analysis of third stage larvae (L3) obtained from faecal cultures. Larvae were identified using two previous reported morphological identification keys. Moreover, eggs per gram (EPG) data were also evaluated to assess differences, if any, according to the farm typology, sex, and age of the examined donkeys. The results showed that small strongyles were prevalent in all donkey farms. In all examined farms, most (92–100%) of L3 were identified as cyathostomin species of the genera Cylicocyclus spp. and Cylicostephanus spp. Large strongyles of the genera Strongylus spp. and Triodontophorus spp., were identified at low percentage (8%), only in the single organic farm included in the study. A high agreement was observed between the two different morphometric keys used. No significant differences were found for EPG according to farm typology, and sex and age from the examined donkeys. This is the first report about genera identification of intestinal strongyles infecting donkeys in Tuscany, Italy.

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“…For example, Yoseph et al [15], Fikru et al [16], Gizachew et al [17], Ayele et al [13] and Berhanu et al [18] and Ismail et al [19] reported prevalence between 97% -100%. The current lower prevalence compared to the previous reports was due to the regular deworming habit of the cart horse owners, as 139 (36.2%) of the equines examined had deworming history.…”

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Epidemiological Study on Equine Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites in Mekelle, North Ethiopia

Taye¹

2017

OJVM

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A cross-sectional examination of 384 fecal samples was conducted from July 2016 up to November 2016 to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections of equines in Mekelle, North Ethiopia. Out of total fecal samples examined 196 fecal samples were taken from horses, 164 from Donkeys and the rest 24 from Mules. The prevalence of gastro intestinal helminths was 41.6% as detected by coprological examination. Coprological examination revealed that the prevalence in horses was 33.7%, in donkeys 51.8% and in mules 37.5%. There is significant difference (p < 0.05) in the prevalence of GIT helminth infection between the equine species. Coprological examination revealed 35.4% infection with strongyle followed by mixed infections (10.4%), P. eqourum (8.3%), O. equi (5.7%) and Anoplocephala species (4%). No significant difference (p > 0.05) in prevalence of GIT helminth was noticed between sexes. However, a significant difference (p < 0.05) was noticed between the age groups, between different body conditions, feeding status, history of colic and frequency of deworming. The study revealed that Equines in the study area are infected with a range of heminths, which are representatives of the important equine pathogenic parasites found in Ethiopia.

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A Survey of Seasonal Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Donkeys from a Semiarid Sub-Saharan Region, Sudan

Cited by 13 publications

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Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya

Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya

Intestinal Strongyle Genera in Different Typology of Donkey Farms in Tuscany, Central Italy

Epidemiological Study on Equine Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites in Mekelle, North Ethiopia

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