Date of Award
2014
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Dr. Jeff Keuss
First Advisor/Committee Member
Cindy Bishop
Second Advisor/Committee Member
Eric Long
Keywords
parasitology, equine management, horses, stables, intestinal parasites
Abstract
Parasitology is an important area of veterinary medicine, but the risk factors for high parasite loads are not well-understood. Equine intestinal parasites can cause extensive disease and death. In the current study, the relationship between equine intestinal parasite loads and adherence to veterinary guidelines for equine management practices was studied. Satisfactory adherence to guidelines regarding food, pasture, and flooding management was related to lower parasite loads. Adherence to guidelines regarding deworming, quarantine, bedding, and water did not appear to lower parasite loads. Still, adhering to these guidelines has been shown to improve equine welfare, even if they are not related to parasitic infection. High-quality management as a whole decreased parasite load. Parasitology research needs to continue in order to further the understanding of risk factors and adequate treatment for infected individuals.
Recommended Citation
Pagel, Abigail, "Relationships between Equine Management Practices and Intestinal Parasite Infection" (2014). Honors Projects. 2.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/2
Copyright Status
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Additional Rights Information
Copyright held by author.
Included in
Large or Food Animal and Equine Medicine Commons, Other Animal Sciences Commons, Other Microbiology Commons, Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology Commons
Comments
A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University Scholars Program