Pinworm - Donkey

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Pinworm - Oxyuris equi

Introduction

This is an endoparasite, but the main damage is due to anal irritation and stress from that irritation.

It is rarely seen in donkeys in the UK.

Diagnosis

Clinical signs

Tail rubbing is a frequent diagnostic feature.

Laboratory tests

The eggs may not be found in the faeces, but can be recovered from the perineum using sticky tape.

Treatment

Control

  • Routine anthelmintic programme
  • Responds well to most of the common anthelmintic compounds
  • Periodic steam-cleaning of stables

References

  • Trawford, A. and Getachew, M. (2008) Parasites In Svendsen, E.D., Duncan, J. and Hadrill, D. (2008) The Professional Handbook of the Donkey, 4th edition, Whittet Books, Chapter 6
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