Prevalence of Parascaris equorum in native horses in West Bank Palestine

Othman, Ragaa A.; Alzuheir, Ibrahim

doi:10.33899/ijvs.2019.163192

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“…In line with previous studies, no significant differences were found between the prevalence rates, EPG means and MI between sexes [ 37 , 50 – 52 ]. The vast majority of positive animals in this study consisted of young horses managed in a uniform manner, independently of their respective sex (fillies or colts).…”

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Parascaris spp. eggs in horses of Italy: a large-scale epidemiological analysis of the egg excretion and conditioning factors

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Background Equine ascariosis, caused by Parascaris spp., is a worldwide endoparasitic disease affecting young horses in particular. Despite the great number of horses reared in Italy, large-scale epidemiological surveys dealing with ascariosis prevalence in the country are not reported in the current literature. For this reason, the present survey aims to describe, for the first time, the spread and infestation of Parascaris spp. in a large population of Italian horses (6896 animals) using faecal egg counts, and further to identify risk factors associated with ascarid egg shedding. Methods Individual rectal faecal samples collected during routine veterinary examinations were used and Parascaris spp. prevalence was tested against the animal’s age, sex, housing conditions, geographic provenance as well as the respective sampling season. Results Among the examined stables, 35.8% showed at least one horse to be positive for Parascaris spp. eggs and an overall prevalence of 6.3% was found. Ascariosis rates tended to decrease significantly with age and, proportionally, 80.0% of the recorded Parascaris spp. eggs were found in 0.7% of the examined animals. Statistically significant differences among prevalence rates were found between the different geographic areas of provenance and prevalence was found to be higher in horses reared outdoors compared to those raised indoors. Analysis of data based on sex and season did not show any significant differences. Despite the lower prevalence found compared to other European countries, ascariosis was concluded to represent a significant health challenge for horses reared in Italy, especially foals. Age (foals and yearlings) and outdoor rearing were identified to be significant risk factors for Parascaris spp. egg shedding. Furthermore, the relevance of the infected horses over 6 years of age should not be underestimated as these represent a significant source of contamination for younger animals. Conclusions The development of improved treatment protocols based on regular faecal examination combined with follow-up assessment of the efficacy of integrated action plans would prove beneficial in regard to animal health and anthelmintic resistance reduction in the field. Graphic Abstract

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“…The results of this study were in accordance with other studies in different areas; In India, the prevalence of Parascaris equorum in horses was higher in females (60.97%), compared to males (58.51%, Yadav et al, 2014). In Palestine, the prevalence rate was 15% in males and 16.5% in female horses (Singh et al, 2012;Othman and Alzuheir, 2019). There is no significant difference in prevalence rates between male and female horses in seven provinces of southern Poland which can be caused by the way of rearing, nutrition, and maintenance management (p > 0.05, Kornas et al, 2010).…”

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“…As can be seen in Table 2, the prevalence rate of Parascaris equorum infection differed significantly in male and female horses in Payakumbuh city (p < 0.05). Sex had a significant (p < 0.05) effect on the prevalence of Parascaris equorum in horses which was different from that report of Othman and Alzuheir who conducted a study in West Bank Palestine and with the result that there was no significant difference in the prevalence rate of Parascaris equorum between male and female (Othman and Alzuheir 2019). The results of this study were in accordance with other studies in different areas; In India, the prevalence of Parascaris equorum in horses was higher in females (60.97%), compared to males (58.51%, Yadav et al, 2014).…”

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“…The prevalence of Parascaris equorum in horses in Payakumbuh city, Indonesia, was lower than in Palestine at 15.6% (Othman and Alzuheir, 2019), Italy at 35.8% (Scala et al, 2021), Finland at 47% (Aromaa et al, 2018), the UK at 50% (Relf et al, 2013), and Kentucky at 86% (Lyons et al, 2006). Several studies conducted in other developing countries have indicated a higher prevalence of infection.…”

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“…Parascaris equorum infection is acquired through infective eggs from environments, such as pastures or the environment around cages (Larsen et al, 2011). Studies conducted on horses in the Palestine West Bank at various ages found a prevalence rate of 15.6% for Parascaris equorum (Othman and Alzuheir, 2019). In addition, other studies reported the Parascaris equorum prevalence rates of 2%, 4%, and 1.6% for horses in East Lombok, Sumbawa, and Madura of Indonesia, respectively (Setiawan et al, 2014;Prawira et al, 2017;Apriliawati et al, 2019).…”

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Parascaris equorum in Horses of Payakumbuh City, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Zelpina¹,

Sujatmiko²,

Noor³

et al. 2022

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Parascaris equorum is a species of the Ascarididae family which belongs to the phylum nematoda (roundworms) and is a type of parasite that affects equine health, performance, and production. The current study was carried out from April to August 2021 to determine the prevalence of equine Parascaris equorum in horses residing in Payakumbuh City, Indonesia. A total number of 128 fecal samples from horses were examined in the current study. Coprological examination was performed for the detection of Parascaris equorum eggs inside the amassed samples. The overall occurrence of Parascaris equorum was 14.06% (18 out of 128). The prevalence rates of sub-districts differed with the highest in East at 18.18% (8/44), followed by North, South, and West at 16.66% (6/36), 14.06% (2/22), and 7.7% (2/26), respectively. The obtained results indicated a significant difference in the prevalence rate of Parascaris equorum between males and females as well as those horses aged < 5 years (26.22%) and > 5 years (3%). Therefore, it is critical to not only enhance horse health management, maintenance, and health but also to provide anti-parasitic medications on a regular basis.

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Immune response, oxidative stress, and histological changes of Wistar rats after being administered with Parascaris equorum antigen

Yehia,

Badr,

Bashtar

et al. 2024

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Worldwide, particularly in developing nations, helminth infections are the leading causes of livestock illness and mortality. Parascaris (P.) equorum, a parasitic worm from the Ascarididae family, significantly impacts the production, health, and working performance of equines. This study aimed to investigate the impact of intraperitoneal sensitization of P. equorum on the immune system, oxidative stress, and histology in Wistar rats. After acclimatization for 7 days, we divided the rats into five groups, each consisting of six rats. Group I, serving as the control, was administered distilled water, followed by groups II (day 7), III (day 14), IV (day 21), and V (day 33). The rats were euthanized every day mentioned (Days 7–33). On day 0, a dosage of 1ml/100 gm rat (containing 500 μg/ml protein content) emulsified crude antigen extract with an incomplete Freund’s adjuvant (1:1 volume), followed by a second dose of the same antigen concentration on day 7. To assess the allergenicity of this nematode, we measured a whole blood profile, serum levels of IFN-γ, IL-5, IL-10, IL-13, and IL-33, total immunoglobulins IgE and IgG, and oxidative stress markers. Also, we examined histological changes in the liver, kidney, and spleen. The results showed that values of total leukocyte count, granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes were significantly (P < 0.05) increased on day 14 post-infection relative to other days of investigation. It was found that the levels of total immunoglobulins (IgE and IgG) and cytokines (INF-γ, IL-5, IL-13, and IL-33) on days 14 and 21 were significantly higher than in the control group. At all periods of the experiment, the injected group exhibited significantly higher concentrations of MDA and NO compared to the control group (P < 0.05). Conversely, GSH and CAT levels (P < 0.05) dropped significantly on days 7, 14, and 21. Different rat tissues showed alterations. Ultimately, this study described the detrimental effects of P. equorum crude antigen administration on the immune system, oxidative states, and histological changes of Wistar rats at various intervals.

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Prevalence of Parascaris equorum in native horses in West Bank Palestine

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Parascaris spp. eggs in horses of Italy: a large-scale epidemiological analysis of the egg excretion and conditioning factors

Parascaris spp. eggs in horses of Italy: a large-scale epidemiological analysis of the egg excretion and conditioning factors

Parascaris equorum in Horses of Payakumbuh City, West Sumatra, Indonesia

Immune response, oxidative stress, and histological changes of Wistar rats after being administered with Parascaris equorum antigen

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