Data on the prevalence of tapeworm infestations in horses in the Netherlands

The prevalence of tapeworm infestations was investigated in 70 horses slaughtered in the period February 1994 - July 1994. Most horses were half-breed, young (1.5 - 3 years), and in good condition. They were bought for slaughter by dealers on local markets, and their treatment history was therefore unknown. Tapeworm infestations were seen in 16 horses (23%). Fifteen (21%) had an infection with Anoplocephala perfoliata. One horse had a single specimen of Paranoplocephala mamillana. The average number of A. perfoliata was 45 and the highest number was 508.