Title of article :
Eimeria Leuckarti (Flesch, 1883; Reichenow, 1940) from Worker Horses and Donkeys of Shahrekord , Iran
Author/Authors :
Karimi ghahfarrokhi ، Effat - Shahrekord University , Ahmadi ، Amin - Shiraz University , Gholipour shahraki ، Sajede - Shiraz University , Azizi ، HamidReza - Shahrekord University
Abstract :
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Eimeria leuckarti in worker horses and donkeys of Shahrekord and suburb villages, Iran. Study was done on 52 horses and donkeys in January to 2013 in Shahrekord and suburb villages located in South west of Iran. Out of 52 specimens of fecal samples 4(7.6%) were positive for Eimeria leuckarti. The present study is second report of this parasite in Iran. although it has been frequently reported in other countries.These differences were probably linked to geographical variations and various ages.
Keywords :
Eimeria leuckarti , Donkeys , Horses , ShahreKord
Journal title :
International Journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research
Journal title :
International Journal of Advanced Biological and Biomedical Research
