RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Borkovcová, Marie
T1 A survey of helminth control practices in equine establishments in Czech Republic
JF Acta Universitatis Agriculturae et Silviculturae Mendelianae Brunensis
YR 2014
VO 56
IS 4
SP 223
OP 230
DO 10.11118/actaun200856040223
UL https://acta.mendelu.cz/artkey/acu-200804-0025.php
AB In year 2006 a survey was done in Czech Republic, in order to gain data about strategy of parasite control and grazing management of horse breeders and owners. 80 questionnaires were evaluated altogether. 82.5% of breeders claimed self-responsibility for helminth control. All interviewed do the parasite control in all horses at the same time. The results show that in stabled horses the helminth controls are done in interval of 2-4 months. 55% do the helminth control in April. 91.25% variegate the medicaments. Most frequently used drug was Panacur. Calculation of needed dose is by 47.5% respondents done according to the weight of horse. 86.25% graze horses, 52.2% change pastures, 53.6% breeders clean pastures. 32.5% do the parasite control by examining the excrements, but none of them uses the results to change the strategy of helminth control or grazing management. 72.5% had never observed any sign of illness of their horses related with parasites, 10% mentioned skin problems. 70% respondents call in for a veterinarian when there is a problematic case. 17.5% breeders encountered resistance and 36.25% consider the resistance as problem. 72.5% apply the helminth control according to the veterinarian's advice. 85% consider their parasite-fighting strategy as suitable.