Stefano Scarcelli

Self-presentation:

Stefano Scarcelli is a PhD student of the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production at the University of Naples Federico II. He has a master's degree in Natural Sciences at University of Naples Federico II. His research is focused on the epidemiology and parasitic infections of main intestinal helminths of horses, anthelmintic treatment and evaluation of anthelmintic efficacy, management and helminth control practice in horse population.

Project:

Epidemiology of the main intestinal helminths of horses

This PhD project, in collaboration with Associazione Regionale Allevatori della Basilicata, investigates intestinal helminths in equids, due to their pathogenicity and increasing anthelmintic resistance. The project includes an epidemiological survey of helminth infections in grazing equids, the application of selective treatment protocol based on Faecal Egg Count and evaluation of anthelmintic efficacy through Faecal Egg Count Reduction Tests. The project aims to control helminths infection by pharmacological and farm management, reducing the risk of development of anthelmintic resistance and environmental contamination providing technical-scientific support, improving a rational anthelmintic use and equine health.

Supervisior:

Prof Vincenzo Veneziano, DVM, PhD, Full Professor of Parasitic Diseases of Animals, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production at the University of Naples “Federico II”