A 4-years monitoring of Hypoderma diana in horses from the Czech Republic

Parasitol Res. 2014 May;113(5):1735-8. doi: 10.1007/s00436-014-3818-8. Epub 2014 Feb 28.

Abstract

The occurrence of Hypoderma diana (Diptera: Hypodermatidae) in a herd of 15 horses was observed during a 4-year period (2010-2013) in northwest Bohemia. During this period, infestation by the warble fly H. diana increased from 12.5% in 2010 to 53.3% in 2013. Nodules were observed on the neck, back, stomach, legs, and head. The incidence of H. diana was probably influenced by the presence of a specific host mouflon (Ovis orientalis musimon).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Czech Republic / epidemiology
  • Diptera*
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Horses / parasitology*
  • Hypodermyiasis / epidemiology
  • Hypodermyiasis / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Sheep, Domestic / parasitology