Comparison of McMaster and FECPAKG2 methods for counting nematode eggs in the faeces of alpacas

Comparison of McMaster and FECPAKG2 methods for counting nematode eggs in the faeces of alpacas

Abstract This study aimed to compare the FECPAKG2 and the McMaster techniques for counting of gastrointestinal nematode eggs in the faeces of alpacas using two floatation solutions (saturated sodium chloride and sucrose solutions). Faecal eggs counts from both techniques were compared using the Lin’...

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Main Authors: Mohammed H. Rashid, Mark A. Stevenson, Shea Waenga, Greg Mirams, Angus J. D. Campbell, Jane L. Vaughan, Abdul Jabbar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
McMaster technique
FECPAKG2
Nematodes
Faecal egg count
Alpaca
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2861-1

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