Intestinal impaction with Parascaris equorum in a captive zebra (Equus quagga boehmi) – A case report

Authors

  • Mirko Gajić Veterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Department of Clinical Sciences, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Edina Turan Veterinary Faculty, Veterinary Institute, University of Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Senad Prašović Veterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Department of Clinical Sciences, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Jovana Šupić Veterinary Faculty, University of Sarajevo, Department of Clinical Sciences, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Amer Alić University of Sarajevo, Veterinary Faculty

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51607/22331360.2022.71.1.85

Keywords:

Equus quagga, Intestinal impaction, Parascaris equorum, zebra

Abstract

The present report describes the case of small intestinal impaction with Parascaris equorum in captive zebra from the zoo “Pionirska dolina” in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. A massive burden of nematodes occluding the lumen of the small intestine was observed. In addition to severe trauma of the muscle of rear leg, intestinal impaction was probably the main cause of death in the presented case. Regular control of the feces for the presence of parasitic eggs, deworming and husbandry measures were commented.

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Published

31-03-2022

How to Cite

Gajić, M., Turan, E., Prašović, S., Šupić, J., & Alić, A. (2022). Intestinal impaction with Parascaris equorum in a captive zebra (Equus quagga boehmi) – A case report. VETERINARIA, 71(1), 85–89. https://doi.org/10.51607/22331360.2022.71.1.85

Issue

Vol. 71 No. 1 (2022)

Section

Case Reports (peer review)

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Copyright (c) 2022 Mirko Gajić, Edina Turan, Senad Prašović, Jovana Šupić, Amer Alić

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