[Anoplocephala sp. prevalence in equines at the Sociedade Hípica Paranaense, Curitiba, PR]. / Prevalência de Anoplocephala sp. em equinos, na Sociedade Hípica Paranaense, Curitiba, PR.

ABSTRACT

Anoplocephala sp. parasites are among the most frequent tapeworms in equines and are associated with intestinal infections. This survey had the objective to verify Anoplocephala sp. prevalence at Sociedade Hípica Paranaense (SHPr). The animals were treated with ivermectin, which does not have efficacy against Anoplocephala sp.. To determine whether eggs of Anoplocephala sp. were present, a modified centrifugal flotation technique was used and also eggs per gram of faeces (EPG). None of the samples showed Anoplocephala sp. eggs and only 11% of the animals had positive values for EPG. The results are explained by the good health conditions of the animals and by the constant cleaning of the environment at the SHPr.