Endoparasites

faeces

woms and protoza

Microscopical after enrichment by flotation and SAFC method (sodium acetate-acetid acid-formalin concentration)

1 -2 days

• As parasite eggs or protozoa are only shed intermittently, the test needs to be repeated if there is any suspicion (it is best to send in 3 consecutive samples).
• Horse: From the eggs, differentiation of large and small strongyles is not possible; a larval culture would be required here.