A survey on equine piroplasmosis in selected areas in Peninsular Malaysia


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Yusof M., . and Chandrawathani P., . and Slamah B., . and Rohaya M. A., . A survey on equine piroplasmosis in selected areas in Peninsular Malaysia. pp. 25-26. ISSN 9128-2506

Abstract

A total of 242 blood samples from thoroughbreds local ponies and bonzai breed of horses in three states in Peninsular Malaysia were screened for piroplasmosis caused by either Babesia equi or Babesia caballi. Examinations of Giemsa-stained thin blood smears revealed three positive cases for B. Caballi among ponies from a government cattle farm. None of the ponies however had clinical signs of piroplasmosis.


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Abstract

A total of 242 blood samples from thoroughbreds local ponies and bonzai breed of horses in three states in Peninsular Malaysia were screened for piroplasmosis caused by either Babesia equi or Babesia caballi. Examinations of Giemsa-stained thin blood smears revealed three positive cases for B. Caballi among ponies from a government cattle farm. None of the ponies however had clinical signs of piroplasmosis.

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Item Type: Article
AGROVOC Term: Horses
AGROVOC Term: Animal diseases
AGROVOC Term: Piroplasmosis
AGROVOC Term: Tickborne diseases
AGROVOC Term: Protozoal infections
AGROVOC Term: Epidemiology
AGROVOC Term: Surveys
AGROVOC Term: Blood sampling
AGROVOC Term: Babesia equi
AGROVOC Term: Babesia caballi
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:54
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8831

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