Diagnóstico De Dictyocaulus Arnfieldi Post-Mortem En Un Ejemplar De Cebra Equus Quagga Bajo Cuidado Humano.

Abstract

The clinical case of a female zebra Equus quagga, with infestation by Dictyocaulus arnfieldi is externalized as an incidental post-mortem finding after sedation with xylazine and ketamine, which was applied by means of a dart in the gluteal area, said medication was administered for the revision and taking of radiographic projection for claudication 4/5 in the left anterior limb (MAI). triggering respiratory depression that led to a cardiorespiratory arrest. The specimen was subjected to necropsy, finding larvae and adult parasites in the upper and lower respiratory tract, in addition to anatomopathological changes in the respiratory system.Histopathology and stool samples were taken to determine the type of parasite found, confirming the diagnosis of Dictyocaulus arnfieldi.