SOUZA, M. V.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/0346684645189970; SOUZA, Moisés Vieira de.
Resumo:
The objective of this study was to identify and quantify the prevalence of
parasitic infections in traction animals (mules, horses and donkeys) in the city of
Patos, state of Paraíba, Brazil. 50 fecal samples were analyzed by direct test of
quantitative determination of eggs per gram (EPG). Endoparasites were present
in 90% of the evaluated animals, being the Strongyloides the most prevalent.
Among these, 6,66% of the animals have a high degree of parasitism. The
results suggest that the urban traction animals of the referred city, show a
deficiency of handling which leads to pathologies and compromise the quality of
the work, the health and well being of these animals, being necessary to adopt
measures to minimize the problems of this activity.
