Table 2.
The prevalence percentages and descriptive statistics for strongyle eggs per gram (EPG) found in the examined horses reported for different factors.
| Factors | Examined | Prevalence (%) | EPG MI 1 (S.E.) 2 | 95% CI 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPG level | ||||
| 5–200 | 690 | 48.80 | 71.88 (2.17) | (67.42–76.46) |
| >200–500 | 295 | 20.80 | 329.04 (4.76) | (319.37–339.10) |
| >500 to 1000 | 228 | 16.10 | 712.37 (9.35) | (693.39–729.33) |
| >1000 | 202 | 14.30 | 1814.45 (84) | (1668–2001) |
| Total | 1415 | |||
| Age group | ||||
| <5 years | 904 | 39.91 | 331.88 (19.61) | (294.29–370.65) |
| 5–17 years | 544 | 15.72 | 180.55 (19.60) | (144.45–221.57) |
| >17 years | 98 | 3.49 | 153.12 (22.07) | (96.18–219.95) |
| Total | 1546 | |||
| Gender | ||||
| Female | 1149 | 30.82 | 257.77 (15.25) | (229.12–286.36) |
| Male | 908 | 22.41 | 250.33 (22.02) | (208.99–297.46) |
| Total | 2057 | |||
| Area | ||||
| North and western region | 95 | 64.21 | 240.06 (48.25) | (156.88–348.10) |
| Southern region | 375 | 59.73 | 289.72 (35.74) | (226.08–366.54) |
| Eastern and midland region | 928 | 58.19 | 258.13 (15.00) | (229.94–289.98) |
| Total | 1398 | |||
| Season | ||||
| Winter (November–January) | 711 | 52.90 | 305.68 (29) | (248.25–263.11) |
| Spring (February–April) | 401 | 57.40 | 146.32 (46) | (54.99–238.14) |
| Summer (May–July) | 376 | 47.00 | 234.52 (63) | (109.96–359.09) |
| Autumn (August–October) | 1164 | 52.00 | 233.99 (35) | (163.39–304.60) |
| Total | 2652 | |||
1 MI: mean intensity, 2 S.E.: standard error of the mean, 3 CI: confidence interval.