Prevalence and chemotherapy of theileriosis in clinical affected equines of Lahore district, Pakistan - a review of 300 cases.

The prevalence of theileriosis in clinical affected equines of Lahore district was examined and the efficacy of three treatments measured. A total of 300 blood samples (horses, 100; donkeys, 100; mules, 100) were collected from equines and examined microscopically; Overall, 174 (58%) were positive for Theileria equi whereas prevalence in horses, mules and donkeys was 54%, 64% and 56%, respectively. The final efficacy of treatment with Imidocarb dipropionate, Buparvaquone and Aak (Calotropis procera) was 91.70%; 66.70% and 58.30%, respectively, making Imidocarb dipropionate the most effective treatment. This is the first report of Theileria equi infection in equines of Pakistan.