Helminths of Perissodactyla of Karakalpakstan

The article presents the results of studies on the species composition of helminthes of odd-toed ungulate animals of Karakalpakstan. As a result of the research, 60 species of helminthes were recorded in horses, and in donkeys - 49 belonging to the classes Trematoda, Cestoda and Nematoda. The results showed that 98.3 % of the species, of the total registered helminthes, found in horses and 80.3 % in donkeys. Endoparasites are localized in various vital organs of the odd-toed ungulate animals. Were identified the most pathogenic species for odd-toed ungulate animals and species of epidemiological significance.