Prevalencia de anemia infecciosa equina en el sector vía a la costa en la hacienda Manada Equina.

Abstract

The main objective of this investigation is to evaluate the prevalence of equine infectious anemia in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador. Its infectious character is of great importance, because the transmission of the virus can happen through a lot of ways. The investigation will take place in an area that has a high density of arthropods insects, that are a high-risk factor, during a long period of time. The blood samples of 26 horses that currently live in the farm “Manda Equina”, are going to have serological laboratory tests, it is going to be used the Coggins test and the hematic profile. The disease is very important globally, because it doesn’t have a specific treatment. This is why it is imperative to follow the measures for prevention and in this way avoid huge economical loses. The only way to keep the animals free of infection and in a secure way is having them tested every few months.