FEC identifies moderate and high egg shedders for anthelmintic treatment, but there are challenges with current methodologies2
Issues with current FEC methodologies4,5
TRAINING
Level of staff training
PREPARATION
Required time and inconsistencies with sample preparation methods
TIME
Truncated time preparing the sample or reading results due to other responsibilities in the clinic
RISK OF ERROR
Potential to miscategorize eggs
VETSCAN IMAGYST advances the FEC process, delivering accurate, consistent and shareable results1
Easy sample preparation, with consistent, expert-level results
Add-on remote parasitologist review of AI results
A Zoetis clinical parasitologist can review AI results when requested
Consult with remote clinical specialists at no additional charge
Our global network of specialists is available to discuss results and a path forward for complex cases*
Replaces standard fecal flotations and provides quantitative fecal ova counts
Consistent, accurate identification and quantification in minutes1
Digital results sent directly to your device can easily be shared with the horse owner
IMAGYST analyzes the slide, allowing your staff more time for other tasks
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User Guide: AI Equine FEC Analysis
The accuracy of VETSCAN IMAGYST was comparable to that of board-certified parasitologists1
Study Design
95% Jeffreys confidence interval.
Compared to Mini-FLOTAC method.
The Sheather’s sugar solution provided the highest sensitivities for the 2 parasites, with performance comparable to that of a reference laboratory method (mini-FLOTAC)1
The diagnostic sensitivity and specificity comparison of VETSCAN IMAGYST and an expert clinical parasitologist was greater than 99%1
95% Jeffreys confidence interval.
Substantial agreement between VETSCAN IMAGYST and expert parasitologists1
Agreement as calculated by a Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient‡:
Zoetis provides a comprehensive portfolio of equine parasite control solutions to help you individualize treatment
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Quest® Gel for early grazing season and Quest® Plus Gel for end of grazing season are the only dewormers that treat encysted small strongyles and bots in a single dose, with broad-spectrum support that also treats large strongyles (bloodworms), pinworms, hairworms and stomach worms Quest Plus Gel also includes a secondary ingredient for the treatment of tapeworms |
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Recommended for the important treatment of roundworms (ascarids) in foals at 4 to 6 months of age and 1 month postweaning |
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Recommended for the essential treatment of roundworms (ascarids) in young foals at 2 to 3 months of age and effective against large strongyles (bloodworms) and pinworms in adult horses |
Quest® Gel for early grazing season and Quest® Plus Gel for end of grazing season are the only dewormers that treat encysted small strongyles and bots in a single dose, with broad-spectrum support that also treats large strongyles (bloodworms), pinworms, hairworms and stomach worms
Quest Plus Gel also includes a secondary ingredient for the treatment of tapeworms
Recommended for the important treatment of roundworms (ascarids) in foals at 4 to 6 months of age and 1 month postweaning
Recommended for the essential treatment of roundworms (ascarids) in young foals at 2 to 3 months of age and effective against large strongyles (bloodworms) and pinworms in adult horses
High-resolution images from VETSCAN IMAGYST.
Easily add other VETSCAN IMAGYST equine capabilities
VETSCAN IMAGYST also offers diagnostic applications for companion animals
VETSCAN IMAGYST also offers diagnostic applications for companion animals
Do not use Quest Gel or Quest Plus Gel in foals less than 6 months of age or in sick, debilitated and underweight horses. Do not use in other animal species, as severe adverse reactions, including fatalities in dogs, may result. Consult your veterinarian for assistance in the diagnosis, treatment, and control of parasitism.
*The use of VETSCAN® FUSE plus at least one Zoetis Diagnostics instrument or service, such as VETSCAN IMAGYST, required.
†Excluding low counts (strongyle-positive samples <25 EPG and Parascaris spp.–positive samples <15 EPG).
‡VETSCAN IMAGYST + Sheather’s sugar solution vs expert parasitologists.
References: 1. Data on file, Study No. DHX6Z-US-22-131, 2022, Zoetis Inc. 2. American Association of Equine Practitioners. Internal Parasite Control Guidelines. Updated 2019. Accessed July 25, 2022. https://aaep.org/document/internal-parasite-control-guidelines. 3. Paras KL, George MM, Vidyashankar AN, et al. Comparison of fecal egg counting methods in four livestock species. Vet Parasitol. 2018;257:21-27. doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2018.05.015 4. Zajac AM, Conboy GA. Fecal examination for the diagnosis of parasitism. In: Zajac AM, Conboy GA, eds. Veterinary Clinical Parasitology. 8th ed. Wiley-Blackwell; 2012:3-27. 5. Nagamori Y, Sedlak RH, DeRosa A, et al. Evaluation of the VETSCAN IMAGYST: an in-clinic canine and feline fecal parasite detection system integrated with a deep learning algorithm. Parasit Vectors. 2020;13(1):346. doi:10.1186/s13071-020-04215-x.
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