Interpretation of serum antibody response to Anoplocephala perfoliata in relation to parasite burden and faecal egg count.

Reason For Performing Study: Increased knowledge is needed to assist in the interpretation of presently available diagnostic techniques for infection by the tapeworm Anoplocephala perfoliata in horses.

Hypothesis: The suggested cut-off level of an A. perfoliata specific ELISA may not adequately reflect the actual infection level.