August 16, 2025Deleted JournalOpen Access

Occurrence of gastrointestinal helminthiasis and efficacy of anthelmintics in equines in Shashemene and Asella districts, Oromia, Ethiopia

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Cross-sectional study reveals 72% helminth prevalence in equines, highlighting drug resistance issues with anthelmintics.

Overall prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths was 72%, with Strongylus species being the most common at 63.87%.
The study involved 382 equine samples, with a fecal egg count reduction test assessing 180 infected animals for anthelmintic efficacy.
Resistance to Fenbendazole was evident in horses, while donkeys showed susceptibility to both Fenbendazole and Ivermectin.
Findings emphasize the need for effective parasite control strategies and cautious use of anthelmintics to combat drug resistance.

Marama et al. (2025) studied this question.

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