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Abstract：
Eimeria is a genus of protozoan parasites that infect many animal species, including horses. We conducted a cross-sectional study of indigenous breeds of horses from the North and Northeast of Iran to establish the prevalence and distribution of Eimeria species.
Using standard coprological techniques, 340 faecal samples from randomly selected horses (141 from North Iran and 199 from Northeast Iran) were examined for Eimeria oocyst.
Out of 340 samples, only three from north Iran were positive for coccidiosis. Infections occurred by Eimeria leuckarti. The mean intensity of oocyst output (3-38 o.p.g.) was very low. No clinical signs of gastrointestinal disorders were noticed in horses during this study.
In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that the prevalence of Eimeria species causing coccidiosis in indigenous breeds of horses from the North and Northeast of Iran is relatively low. These findings provide valuable insights into the health status of indigenous horses in Iran and may help guide future efforts to promote their welfare and productivity.
Using standard coprological techniques, 340 faecal samples from randomly selected horses (141 from North Iran and 199 from Northeast Iran) were examined for Eimeria oocyst.
Out of 340 samples, only three from north Iran were positive for coccidiosis. Infections occurred by Eimeria leuckarti. The mean intensity of oocyst output (3-38 o.p.g.) was very low. No clinical signs of gastrointestinal disorders were noticed in horses during this study.
In conclusion, the results of this study suggest that the prevalence of Eimeria species causing coccidiosis in indigenous breeds of horses from the North and Northeast of Iran is relatively low. These findings provide valuable insights into the health status of indigenous horses in Iran and may help guide future efforts to promote their welfare and productivity.
摘要：
背景：艾美球虫是一种原生动物寄生虫，感染许多动物物种，包括马。我们对伊朗北部和东北部的本土马品种进行了横断面研究，以确定艾美球虫物种的流行和分布。
方法：使用标准协同逻辑技术，检查了随机选择的马的340个粪便样本（来自伊朗北部的141个和来自伊朗东北部的199个）的艾美球虫卵囊。
结果：在340个样本中，只有3名来自伊朗北部的人对球虫病呈阳性。艾美耳球虫感染。卵囊输出的平均强度（3-38o.p.g.）非常低。在这项研究中，马匹没有发现胃肠道疾病的临床症状。
结论：结论：这项研究的结果表明，在伊朗北部和东北部的本土马品种中，引起球虫病的艾美球虫物种的患病率相对较低。这些发现为伊朗土著马的健康状况提供了宝贵的见解，并可能有助于指导未来的努力，以提高其福利和生产力。
方法：使用标准协同逻辑技术，检查了随机选择的马的340个粪便样本（来自伊朗北部的141个和来自伊朗东北部的199个）的艾美球虫卵囊。
结果：在340个样本中，只有3名来自伊朗北部的人对球虫病呈阳性。艾美耳球虫感染。卵囊输出的平均强度（3-38o.p.g.）非常低。在这项研究中，马匹没有发现胃肠道疾病的临床症状。
结论：结论：这项研究的结果表明，在伊朗北部和东北部的本土马品种中，引起球虫病的艾美球虫物种的患病率相对较低。这些发现为伊朗土著马的健康状况提供了宝贵的见解，并可能有助于指导未来的努力，以提高其福利和生产力。
