Cyathostomin fecal egg count and milk quality in dairy donkeys

Author:

Perrucci Stefania1ORCID,Salari Federica1,Maestrini Michela1,Altomonte Iolanda1,Guardone Lisa1,Nardoni Simona1,Molento Marcelo Beltrão2,Martini Mina1

Affiliation:

1. University of Pisa, Italy

2. Universidade Federal do Paraná, Brasil

Abstract

Abstract This study was performed to assess the possible relationship between gastrointestinal strongylid infections and milk quantity and quality in donkeys used for milk production. Individual fecal and milk samples were collected from 16 multiparous lactating jennies of Amiatina breed at their 6th month of lactation. Statistical analysis was carried out between strongylid eggs per gram of faeces (EPG) and milk parameters. All animals were found to shed cyathostomin eggs, with EPG ranging from 150 to 1900. A higher milk production was observed in animals showing an EPG< 250, but this result was statistically not significant. Conversely, significant higher concentrations of milk urea and pH values, and lower concentrations of milk lactose, were observed in jennies with an EPG >1000. In conclusion, results from this study suggest that cyathostomin EPG values > 1000 may affect milk quality in dairy donkeys. Considering the novelty of these findings, more data needs to be collected to determine EPG thresholds to be used as a good marker for parasite infections influencing milk performance and quality in donkeys.

Publisher

FapUNIFESP (SciELO)

Subject

General Veterinary,Parasitology

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