Table 1 Diseases of horses that were screened
Diseases | Aetiology | Screening Method |
|---|---|---|
Trypanosomosis | Trypanosoma Spp | Checked blood smear for the presence of Trypanosoma Spp |
Babesiosis | Babesia Spp | Checked blood smear for parasite for Babesia Spp |
Helminth parasitic diseases e.g. Strongylosis | Nematodes e.g.Strongylus vulgaris | Faecal examination for the presence of eggs of helminth using floatation technique |
Equine infectious anaemia | Equine infectious anaemia virus | Determination of packed cell volume of blood to check for anaemia and also checked for antibodies against the disease in the blood using the Coggins test |
Equine influenza Bacterial Infections e.g Strangles | Equine influenza virus Bacteria species e.g. Streptococcus equi | Clinical signs of respiratory origin, vital parameters Taking vital parameters, physical examination and bacteria culture of faecal samples, discharges, and swabs |