A molecular epidemiological survey of the protozoal parasites that cause equine piroplasmosis was conducted using samples collected from horses and zebra from different geographical locations in South Africa. A total of 488 samples were tested for the presence of Theileria equi and/or Babesia caballi using the reverse line blot hybridization assay. Ten percent of the samples hybridized to the T...

Equine piroplasmosis is a severe disease of horses caused by the intra-erythrocyte protozoan, Theileria equi and Babesia caballi. The aim of this study was to identify equine piroplasmosis based on molecular and morphometrical features in horses in suburb of Urmia, West Azerbaijan province, Iran. From April to September 2011, a total number of 240 blood samples were collected ...

A horse erythrocyte culture technique, partly modifying that originally developed by Holman, was used to detect the presence of Theileria equi strains in 12 horse and 2 mule blood samples. The animals were placed into four groups on the basis of their case history and laboratory test results: the mules and two horses were considered as infected and included in the 'recent infection' group, four...

Anti-piroplasm drugs currently on the market have proven toxicity to host and parasite resistance. Plants are possible sources of novel drugs. Subsequently, a strategy should be used find new anti-piroplasm agents that both effective safe. In present study, we evaluated effect turmeric (Curcuma longa) methanolic extract in vitro growth Babesia (B.) bovis, B. divergens, caballi, Theileria (T.) e...

ABSTRACT: The aims of this study were: 1) determine total specific IgG and subisotypes in serum colostrum pregnant mares vaccinated against Theileria equi Streptococcus subspecies equi; 2) foals born from these mares. In mares, the highest value for T. was at 335 days gestation declining 30 postpartum, while S. 328 remaining high up to postpartum. Transfer passive immunity both antigens observe...

equine piroplasmosis is a severe disease of horses caused by the intra-erythrocyte protozoan, theileria equi and babesia caballi. the aim of this study was to identify equine piroplasmosis based on molecular and morphometrical features in horses in suburb of urmia, west azerbaijan province, iran. from april to september 2011, a total number of 240 blood samples were collected randomly from hors...

Equine piroplasmosis is a tickborne disease of equids with worldwide distribution, caused by Theileria equi and Babesia caballi. The aim of this study was molecular detection of T. equi and B. caballi in donkeys in northeastern Iran and investigate the association between positivity of piroplasm infection and host-related factors. In the present study, Blood samples were collected from 106 appa...

The intra-erythrocytic parasite Theileria equi is one of two tick-transmitted causative agents of equine piroplasmosis. Piroplasms of T. equi can be transmitted across the equine placenta and once a horse is infected, it appears to remain a lifelong carrier, since anti-theilerial drugs suppress but do not eliminate the parasite. Carrier mares may transmit the organism to their offspring and thi...

This study was carried out in order to detect antibodies to Babesia (Theileria) equi in the local breed of horses in the province of Kars, Turkey. A total of 108 serum samples from apparently healthy horses in eight villages were examined for B. equi antibodies by an indirect immunofluorescent antibody test (IFAT). Of the 108 samples tested, 27 (25%) were found to be seropositive. The horses sa...

We report an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in southern Texas, USA, in 2009. Infection prevalence reached 100% in some areas (292 infected horses). Amblyomma cajennense was the predominant tick and experimentally transmitted Theileria equi to an uninfected horse. We suggest that transmission by this tick species played a role in this outbreak.