Prevalence and Chemotherapy of Parascaris equorum in Equines in Pakistan

Abstract

The prevalence of Parascaris equorum in paddock horses, donkeys, and mules (n = 150 for each) of the Mona Remount Depot, Sargodha, Pakistan, was examined and the efficacy of two treatments, doramectin and garlic, measured on the basis of fecal egg counts. Parascaris equorum infection was found in 54 (36%) horses, 47 (31%) donkeys, and 42 (28%) mules. The final efficacy of treatment with doramectin was 92.5% in horses, 80.6% in donkeys, and 81.4% in mules, compared to 44.4%, 51,6%, and 37%, respectively, with garlic, making doramectin the more effective treatment.