Cyathostomin fecal egg count and milk quality in dairy donkeys

Abstract This study was performed to assess the possible relationship between gastrointestinal strongylid infections and milk quantity quality in donkeys used for production. Individual fecal samples were collected from 16 multiparous lactating jennies of Amiatina breed at their 6th month lactation. Statistical analysis carried out eggs per gram faeces (EPG) parameters. All animals found shed cyathostomin eggs, with EPG ranging 150 1900. A higher production observed showing an EPG< 250, but this result statistically not significant. Conversely, significant concentrations urea pH values, lower lactose, >1000. In conclusion, results suggest that values > 1000 may affect dairy donkeys. Considering novelty these findings, more data needs be determine thresholds as a good marker parasite influencing performance