[The prevalence of gastro-intestinal nematodes in hair goats of the Sanliurfa region]. / Sanliurfa Yöresi Kil Keçilerinde Sindirim Sistemi Nematodlarinin Yayilisi.

The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of gastro-intestinal nematodes in hair goats in Sanliurfa region between November 2005 and November 2006. During this period, the alimentary canal from 1 or 2 goats was obtained from the municipal slaughterhouse each week. These were brought into the laboratory and examined for the presence of nematodes. Gastro-intestinal tracts of 100 hair goats were examined. Of these, 83 (83%) were found infected with nematodes. Twenty nematode species were identified in hair goats. A total of 7641 nematodes were collected from infected hair goats. The average number of parasites for each animal was 92.06. The number of nematodes species was found to range from 1-6 in infected hair goats. The listing of 12 nematode species detected, according to their prevalence, was as follows; Marshallagia marshalli (54.21%), Teladorsagia circumcincta (72.40%), T. trifurcata (45.78%), T. occidentalis (14.45%), Haemonchus contortus (39.79%), Gongylonema pulchrum (32.53%), Nematodirus spathiger (33.73%), N. filicollis (13.25%), Trichostrongylus vitrinus (13.25%), Chabertia ovina (25.30%), Trichuris ovis (22.88%) and T. skrjabini (34.93%).

[Oral myiasis in a dog]. / Bir Köpekte Oral Myiasis Olgusu.

Oral myiasis was found in a dog that was brought to the pet clinic of Veterinary Faculty of Harran University in bad condition and with a wound in its mouth. During microscopic examination, the larvae were identified as the first stage larvae of Lucilia sericata.

Ectoparasites of the ground squirrel (Citellus citellus (L.)) in Turkey.

A total of 100 ground squirrels, Citellus (C.) citellus were trapped in rural regions of Konya in order to determine the presence of ectoparasites. Of these C. citellus examined, 16% (16/100) were infected with at least one ectoparasite species. Two types of ectoparasites were found including 10% fleas and 7% ticks. Only two flea species were found on C. citellus including Nosopsyllus fasciatus 10% (10/100) and Pulex irritans 1% (1/100). Also, only two species of ticks were found on the C. citellus examined. The rate of Haemaphysalis sp. nymphs was found to be 5% (5/100). Both Ixodes sp. adults and Ixodes sp. nymphs were found in 1% (1/100) of the C. citellus examined. The prevalence of ectoparasites showed no specific relationship with the gender and age of the host. Evidently, ground squirrels carry relatively few ectoparasite species in Turkey. This is the first report describing ectoparasites of C. citellus in Turkey.

[Fixation, staining and preparation of permanent mounts of helminths]. / Helmintlerde Tespit, Boyama ve Kalici Preparat Yapimi.

The techniques for the collection, relaxation, preservation and staining of helminths are very important for parasitologists. Parasites should be collected alive and fixed directly in the living condition. These procedures insure proper preservation of internal and external details of parasites. There are various methods for relaxing and preserving the normal morphology of helminths. These methods are absolutely essential for permanent preservation of the specimens. Staining and mounting techniques vary depending upon size of specimens, species, and stage of development of the organisms. In this review, the preparation of permanent mounts, relaxation, fixation and staining methods of helminths has been discussed.

Presence of Gasterophilus species in Arabian horses in Sanliurfa region.

In this study, ivermectin was administered orally to112 Arabian horses for detection of Gasterophilus species in the Sanliurfa region between June-July 2006. Eleven (9.82%) Arabian horses were found to be infected by larvae of Gasterophilus spp. A total of 409 third stage larvae (L3) were collected from fecal samples. In the Sanliurfa region, the prevalence of three species of Gasterophilus was identified as follows: Gasterophilus intestinalis (6.25%), G. nasalis (2.67%) and G. pecorum (0.89%).

[Fecal examination of Shami goats from Damascus with respiratory syndrome]. / Solunum sistemi ile ilgili klinik belirtiler gösteren sami keçilerinde (Shami Goat-Damascus) diski yoklamasi sonuçlari.

This study was carried out in order to determine the prevalence of helminth species and their relation to the respiratory syndrome in Damascus goats bred in Hatay, Turkey. Fecal samples obtained from 130 Shami goats with respiratory signs including coughing, growling respiration and mucopurulent discharge were examined using the Fulleborne's salt saturated flotation, Benedek sedimentation and Baerman Wetzel methods. Helminth invasions were commonly observed in the goats. Of these goats, 68.46% were found to be infected by various helminth species. Besides this, 30% of the goats were infected with Eimeria species. The percentage of lung nematodes causing respiratory syndrome in goats was found to be 18.46. In conclusion, the goats with respiratory syndrome should also be examined for lung nematodes.

[Prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes in sheep in the Sanliurfa region]. / Sanliurfa yöresindeki koyunlarda sindirim sistemi nematodlarinin yayginligi.

In this study, the gastrointestinal nematodes of 75 sheep and their seasonal prevalence were investigated during March 2003-2004, in the Sanliurfa district, in Turkey. Fifty-seven (76 %) of the sheep under investigation were infected with gastro-intestinal nematodes. Eleven nematode species were detected. A total of 2,711 nematodes were collected from the digestive system of the infected sheep. The total number of parasites in each infected animal ranged from 1-977. The average number of parasites in each sheep was found to be 47.5. The number of nematode species in each animal also ranged from 1-5. Most of species in the infected sheep was found to be as follows; Ostertagia marshalli, O. occidentalis, O. circumcincta, N. spathiger, N. filicollis, T. ovis, and T. skrjabini.