Parascaridosis and oxiurosis of horses: diagnosis and treatment

Abstract

Increasing levels of anthelmintic resistance in Oxyuris equi and Parascaris equorum are now forcing the equestrian industry to move to a more surveillance-based treatment approach to facilitate a reduction in treatment intensity. Ovohelminthoscopic examination of equine faecal samples demonstrates the development of a mixed parasitic infestation consisting of several gastric nematodes. Brovermectin gel and Brovadazol 5% powder (Ukraine) were proposed for deworming. The highest efficacy was recorded by Brovermectin against both parasites 100%, while Brovadazole demonstrated efficacy of 98.5%.