Manifestation of endoparasitic helminths in Sumba Horse (Equus caballus) in Citra Pesona Ladangku Animal Park

Abstract

Gastrointestinal parasitic infections can cause horses to experience diarrhea, weight loss, weakened physical condition and even death. This horse disease is a great danger that can reduce horse performance.The research on the description of gastrointestinal endoparasites in Sumba horses (Equus caballus) at Citra Pesona Ladangku animal park, Pancur Batu, Deli Serdang, North Sumatra. The aim of the study was to determine the type of endoparasites, prevalence and the intensity of parasite attacks. The sample testing was carried out at the Parasitology Laboratory, Medan Veterinary Center using the EPG Mc. Masters method. The results showed that from 18 Sumba horses examined, 6 types of endoparasites were found, namely Strongylus sp., Trichonema sp., Dictyocaulus arnfieldi, Strongyloides sp., Triodontophorus sp. and Ascaris sp. The prevalence of Strongylus sp. was 86% in the usual category and the intensity attack was 1.530 in the Super infection category, Dictyocaulus arnfieldi was 53% in the frequent category and the intensity attack was 1.161 in the Super infection category, Trichonema sp. was 38% in the common category, and the intensity attack 300 categorized in the very severe category, Strongyloides sp. was 22% in the often category and the intensity was 430 in the very severe category, Triodontophorus sp. was 16% in the often category and the intensity was 500 in the very severe category and Ascaris sp. had prevalence 14% in the often category and the intensity was 100 in the severe category. The gastrointestinal parasitic infections in Sumba horses need special attention.