Gastrointestinal parasites in rats and their relationship to some elements of the environment and management practices in biotheriums

Authors

  • S. Hernández DMTV. Bioterio. Instituto de Higiene. Facultad de Medicina.
  • M. Paparamborda DM. Cátedra y Departamento de Parasitología. Facultad de Medicina.
  • A. Acuña DM. Cátedra de Medicina Preventiva y Social. Facultad de Medicina.
  • D. Elhordoy DV. Departamento de Reproducción. Facultad de Veterinaria.
  • T. Puppo DM. Cátedra y Departamento de Parasitología. Facultad de Medicina.
  • J. Vignolo DM. Cátedra y Departamento de Parasitología. Facultad de Medicina.

Keywords:

Gastrointestinal parasites, Rats, Laboratory animal facilities, Environment, Husbandry practices

Abstract

In order to identify the relations between endoparasite infections in rat colonies and animal housing environment and husbandry practices, a descriptive research was carried out, in six laboratory animals facilities in Montevideo, Uruguay, during the first semester of 1998. A survey was administered to a qualified personnel and was verified by a specialist professional. The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was higher in the laboratory animal facilities without environmental control, feed storage and insects and rodents control. The microenvironment has: non sterilised bedding, enough bedding changes and space per animal. They do not have specific cages, parasites and feed monitoring.

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Published

2000-12-01

How to Cite

Hernández, S., Paparamborda, M., Acuña, A., Elhordoy, D., Puppo, T., & Vignolo, J. (2000). Gastrointestinal parasites in rats and their relationship to some elements of the environment and management practices in biotheriums. Veterinaria (Montevideo), 35(141), 15–20. Retrieved from https://revistasmvu.com.uy/index.php/smvu/article/view/403

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 141 (2000): January 1999 - December 2000

Section

Case Reports