Parasites Determined by Fecal Examination in Horses in Erzurum

This study aimed to determine the parasites present in horses belonging to the Erzurum Province.Fecal samples were collected from 76 horses of different ages, genders and breeds in Erzurum. Individual fecal samples were collected and examined by flotation and sedimentation methods.The following species were detected: strongylid egg (57.89%), Parascaris equorum (10.52%), Dicrocoelium dendriticum (2.63%), Fasciola spp. (2.63%) eggs, and Eimeria spp. oocysts (5.26%).Equine animals are significantly infected with Strongylosis in the Erzurum Province, and effective parasite control measures should initiated.