PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL HELMINTHS IN WORKING HORSES OF THE 4TH MOUNTED POLICE REGIMENT OF THE MILITARY BRIGADE (40 RPMON) OF PORTO ALEGRE - RS

Sandra Márcia Tietz Marques; Isieli dos Santos Prestes; Carolina Rigotto Murari; Rafaela Dias

Título do Trabalho

Autores

Sandra Márcia Tietz Marques
Isieli dos Santos Prestes
Carolina Rigotto Murari
Rafaela Dias

Modalidade

Resumo

Área temática

Helmintologia

Data de Publicação

24/09/2026

País da Publicação

Brasil

Idioma da Publicação

pt-BR

Página do Trabalho

https://www.even3.com.br/anais/23-congresso-brasileiro-de-parasitologia-veterinaria-673729/1531605-prevalence-of-intestinal-helminths-in-working-horses-of-the-4th-mounted-police-regiment-of-the-military-brigade-

ISBN

978-65-272-2733-5

Palavras-Chave

parasite control, helminthiasis, infective larvae

Resumo

The occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites in horses constitutes a significant sanitary problem, impacting animal welfare and the performance of animals used in operational activities. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of endoparasites in horses belonging to the 4th Mounted Police Regiment of the Military Brigade of Rio Grande do Sul, located in Porto Alegre. Horses are fundamental in visible policing, riot control, and events. Primarily using the Brazilian Sport Horse breed, these animals undergo specialized training to ensure both strength and docility. The regiment has a force of 110 horses. Fecal samples were collected from 35 horses (32% of the herd). Parasitological analyses were performed using the Willis-Mollay, Gordon & Whitlock, and Robert & Sullivan techniques. The prevalence of positive samples was 40% (14/35), with 37% for strongylid eggs and 2.8% for Parascaris equorum eggs. Infective larvae of Strongylus edentatus, Cylicocyclus spp., and Gyalocephalus spp. were identified using the Robert & Sullivan techniques. The results obtained reinforce the importance of continuous parasitological monitoring, combined with the adoption of evidence-based parasite control strategies, such as the selective use of anthelmintics. Correctly identifying parasitic genera allows for targeted interventions, reducing selection pressure for resistance and contributing to the effectiveness of treatments, improving the health status of animals, and optimizing performance in operational activities.

Título do Evento: 23º Congresso Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária
Cidade do Evento: Belo Horizonte
Título dos Anais do Evento: Anais do XXIII Congresso Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária
Nome da Editora: Even3
Meio de Divulgação: Meio Digital

Como citar

MARQUES, Sandra Márcia Tietz et al.. PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL HELMINTHS IN WORKING HORSES OF THE 4TH MOUNTED POLICE REGIMENT OF THE MILITARY BRIGADE (40 RPMON) OF PORTO ALEGRE - RS.. In: Anais do XXIII Congresso Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária. Anais...Belo Horizonte(MG) Centro de Atividades Didáticas I (CAD 1) da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), 2026. Disponível em: https//www.even3.com.br/anais/23-congresso-brasileiro-de-parasitologia-veterinaria-673729/1531605-PREVALENCE-OF-INTESTINAL-HELMINTHS-IN-WORKING-HORSES-OF-THE-4TH-MOUNTED-POLICE-REGIMENT-OF-THE-MILITARY-BRIGADE-. Acesso em: 13/10/2026