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Virtually all horses in Poland receive periodically deworming treatment. In the view of emerging anthelmintic resistance it is important to know the current parasite control practices used by Polish horse owners. In order to assess the situation and analyze it in terms of the risk of drug resistance, a questionnaire survey was forwarded to 300 horse establishments. The response rate was 49.6%. The average number of deworming treatments in adult horses was determined at 2.1. and 2.8 for youngstock per calendar year. The most commonly used drugs were ivermectin, pyrantel pamoate and moxidectin. Almost 73% of respondents indicated that they take into consideration the resistance of parasites. However, only 4,03% of the responders regularly send faecal samples from all horses for parasitological examination. In ca. 92% of cases the person administrating the drug guessed the weight of the horse by the visual evaluation. Generally, little attention was payed to pasture hygiene and prevention of parasitic infection. The responses indicate high level of awareness among horse owners of the need to control parasites. It also show the large involvement of veterinarians as a source of advice about deworming practices, so we concluded that the most appropriate way to achieve improvement would be implementation of further education programmes for veterinarians.
Protozoa of the genus Cryptosporidium spp. are often an underestimated problem in livestock farms and poultry flocks. On account of difficult and time-consuming diagnostic methods cryptosporidiosis is rarely confirmed by laboratory tests. Occurring cases of persisting diarrhea are treated without a proper diagnosis. In addition, the lack of effective veterinary preparations on the market reduces treatment options. According to available literature, the estimated prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in cattle herds ranges from 17 to 100%. In the case of poultry flocks there is no accurate data. The paper presents the current state of knowledge about the biology, presence, methods of diagnosis, and treatments of Cryptosporidiosis.
Infections caused by nematodes of the subfamily Cyathostominae affect nearly 100% of pastured horses. Despite of an absence of pronounced symptoms, cyathostominosis can have very serious health consequences. The aim of this study was to monitor changes in total protein levels and concentrations of selected microelements and macroelements in the blood of horses before and after ivermectin treatment. In healthy horses infected by the studied parasites, total blood protein levels were below the physiological norm, but iron (Fe), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca) and phosphorus (P) concentrations were within normal limits. Ivermectin treatment reduced the number of excreted parasite eggs (FEC) by 100%, and dead parasites were observed in feces. Decreased iron (Fe) concentrations and an insignificant increase in total blood protein levels were reported. A progressive decline in iron levels was observed when parasite eggs reappeared in feces 60 days after treatment. Iron loss takes place as a result of bleeding from the large intestine when adult nematodes affected by the drug are removed from intestine and fourth-stage larvae leave parasitic nodules in the intestinal wall. A drop in iron levels could be an indirect indicator of the severity of cyathostominosis.
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Nowadays a growing number of exotic reptiles are kept as pets. The aim of this study was to determine the species of parasites found in reptile patients of veterinary practices in Poland. Fecal samples obtained from 76 lizards, 15 turtles and 10 snakes were examined by flotation method and direct smear stained with Lugol’s iodine. In 63 samples (62.4%) the presence of parasite eggs and oocysts was revealed. Oocysts of Isospora spp. (from 33% to 100% of the samples, depending on the reptilian species) and Oxyurids eggs (10% to 75%) were predominant. In addition, isolated Eimeria spp. oocysts and Giardia intestinalis cysts were found, as well as Strongylus spp. and Hymenolepis spp. eggs. Pet reptiles are often infected with parasites, some of which are potentially dangerous to humans. A routine parasitological examination should be done in such animals.
Reproductive problems in the perinatal period have serious implications because they can be life threatening to mares or their foals and can influence future fertility. A number of abnormalities can occur during or after labor. This article discusses the appearance and course of the most important ones, including dystocia, retained placental membranes, uterine prolapse, uterine and vaginal trauma, retained liquids in the uterus and endometritis puerperalis. Special attention is given to the more serious potential consequences of these abnormalities, that, in addition to the possible death of the mare, include several pathologies which slow down the postpartum involution of the uterus and cause late mating: endometritis, metritis, general intoxication and sore feet. Because these are frequent complications, mares should be monitored after parturition to provide the correct therapy if necessary.
Coccidiosis is a common disease in racing pigeons. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of toltrazuril in coccidiosis control in pigeons before and during the racing season. Bulk feces samples collected from 1140 birds were analyzed by the flotation method according to Fülleborn with the use of Darling’s solution. Eimeria spp. oocysts were counted in five fields of vision, and their diameter was an indicator of invasion intensity. Coccidiosis was controlled with toltrazuril (Baycox) applied twice at three-day intervals, at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight, with drinking water. The severity of coccidial infection was determined one day prior to treatment, and the efficacy of toltrazuril was assessed 2, 4 and 6 weeks after treatment and 3 days after each race. Eimeria spp. were detected in all feces samples collected from 4 pigeon lofts. Two weeks after the first administration of toltrazuril, only single oocysts were present in feces samples, while no oocysts were found during the next examination. Coccidia appeared again in the excreta of racing pigeons (group 2) after the second and third race, whereas in pigeons that stayed in the loft (group 1) reinvasion was noted after the fourth race of group 2 birds. The results of the study indicate that Baycox administered twice was highly effective in controlling Eimeria spp. invasion over a period of more than ten weeks.
Coccidiosis is the most predominant parasitic disease affecting Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in commercial farms. Coccidiosis as a subclinical infection is difficult to diagnose without parasitological examinations. Oocysts of two Eimeria species, E. bateri and E. tsunodai, were determined in the analysed quail flock. Infected birds were administered Baycox 2.5% at the dose of: group I - 7 mg toltrazuril/kg BW per day provided in drinking water (1.5 ml/0.5 l H₂O) that was available 24 h for 2 days, group II - 14 mg/kg BW (3 ml/0.5 l H₂O), and group III - 24.5 mg/kg BW (5 ml/0.5 l H₂O); in groups II and III, the solutions were available 8 h/24 h for 2 days. After the first day of the treatment, the number of excreted oocysts (OPG - oocysts per gram) increased, a steady decrease in oocyst counts began on the second day of Baycox administration and lasted until a three-day period when no oocyst were determined in faecal samples. Regardless of the dose applied, toltrazuril (Baycox) completely eliminated E. bateri coccidia and led to a highly significant reduction in the number of E. tsunodai oocysts. The results suggest that the effectiveness of toltrazuril varies depending on coccidia species and developmental stages of the parasite. From the clinical point of view, the treatment applied significantly reduces the number of coccidia oocysts in commercial flocks of Japanese quails.
Dietary supplements and symbiotic cultures of bacteria are used in commercial poultry farms to stimulate the birds’ metabolism. The aim of the study was to evaluate the influence of Effective Microorganisms (EMTM) administered in feed and water to quails infected and not infected with C. parvum on selected serum biochemical parameters. The resulting infection with C. parvum was subclinical, and parasitological tests revealed no ooysts in fecal samples, but in histopathological examination parasites were seen in the tissue samples. Blood for biochemical analysis was sampled on days 0, 3, 6 and 9 post infection. Lower CHOL levels, lower LDH activity and higher TP content were observed in quails administered EM. Changes in the remaining parameters (ALT, AST, ALB) remained within the respective norms.
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