# Relationship between hygiene practices in breeding catteries and kennels on gastrointestinal parasite infestation

L. Timmerman, S. Abel, M. Martin, Jeanne Tastet, E. Liénard, Emilie

Boushira, Hanna Mila, Aurélien Grellet

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## To cite this version:

L. Timmerman, S. Abel, M. Martin, Jeanne Tastet, E. Liénard, et al., Relationship between hygiene practices in breeding catteries and kennels on gastrointestinal parasite infestation. European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Sep 2025, Maastricht, Netherlands. [hal-05393430](https://hal HAL Id: hal-05393430)

https://envt.hal.science/hal-05393430v1

Submitted on 2 Dec 2025

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# Relationship between hygiene practices in breeding catteries and kennels on gastrointestinal parasite infestation

Timmerman L.<fnref n="1" />, Abel S.<fnref n="2" />, Martin M.<fnref n="1" />,Tastet J<fnref n="1" />, Liénard E<fnref n="2" />, Bouhsira E<fnref n="2" />, Mila H<fnref n="1" />, Grellet A<fnref n="1" />

NeoCare

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Néonatalogie des Carnivores - Reproduction - Élevage

envt

école
néroniale
vétérinaire
toulouse

Contact : aurelien.grellet@envt.fr

INTHERES
Innovations Thérapeutiques et Résistances

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INRAE

## INTRODUCTION

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This study aims to assess the relationship between breeding facility sanitary management and parasite infestation

## MATERIAL AND METHODS

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## RESULTS

### Localisation of breeders

### Breeding practices

### Parasite prevalence at facility level and run level

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## CONCLUSION

This study highlights the importance of adapted sanitary practices on parasite infestation in canine and feline breeding facilities. The systematic use of detergents and disinfectants significantly reduces parasite prevalence. Veterinary visits and breeder training remain essential for improving sanitary and medical prophylaxis in facilities, thereby minimizing health risks and enhancing animal welfare.

<footnote n="1">¹ NeoCare - Université de Toulouse, ENVT, Toulouse, France</footnote>

<footnote n="2">² InTheres, Université de Toulouse, INRAE, ENVT, Toulouse, France</footnote>