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Validated for Fecal Egg Count and Digital Cytology
Vetscan Imagyst® Fecal Egg Count (FEC) analysis delivers accurate results in ~10 minutes with innovative, deep-learning AI, for reliable differentiation and quantification of Strongyles and Parascaris spp.1
In-house FEC analysis for powerful insights
Expert-level accuracy1 for reliable results
- Highly sensitive and specific evaluation comparable to expert clinical parasitologists1
- AI-driven analysis guides diagnosis in horses
- Specialist support in the evaluation of challenging cases
Maximize efficiency and save staff hands-on time
- Fast, simple sample preparation with no centrifugation required
- AI-powered slide analysis enables quick insights
- Digital results are easily shared by email with the horse owner
Streamline workflow for advanced patient care
- Overcome limitations of traditional FEC analysis
- Reduce staff training needs
- Minimize preparation time and inconsistencies in sample analysis1-3
How it works
- Sample preparation using a concentration technique similar to that of the modified McMaster
- Replaces standard fecal flotations and provides quantitative fecal ova counts
- Equine-specific AI identifies and classifies fecal parasite ova and produces a detailed report
- Results provided in eggs per gram (EPG) to identify low, medium and high shedders as described by the American Association of Equine Practitioners Internal Parasite Control Guidelines4
The accuracy of Vetscan Imagyst AI FEC analysis was comparable to that of board-certified parasitologists.1
- Fifty-four equine samples were prepared in triplicate with 2 different methods and compared to those manually evaluated microscopically by an expert parasitologist (N=108)
- Samples were assessed for equine fecal parasites—strongyles or Parascaris spp.—and prescreened to include low, medium and high shedders
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 >99%.1
95% Jeffreys confidence interval.
Substantial agreement between Vetscan Imagyst and expert parasitologists1, as calculated by a Lin’s concordance correlation coefficient†:
Strongyle
0.978
Parascaris spp.
0.944
Powerful imaging for deeper insights
Parascaris spp.
Strongyle egg
Vetscan Imagyst Digital Cytology
Expert pathology review available 24/75
- Prepare the sample and slide in the clinic using traditional methods
- Scan the slide with Vetscan Imagyst and submit digitally
- Expert pathology review for common equine cytology specimens, such as joint fluid, uterine culture, bronchoalveolar lavage and abdominocentesis
- Results within hours5
High-resolution cytology images for accelerated review
Granulomatous and Lymphocytic Cells
Reactive Lymphoid Hyperplasia
Synovial Cells
Frequently Asked Questions
Fecal Egg Count (FEC) results are provided in eggs per gram (EPG), to identify low, medium, and high shedders as described by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Internal Parasite Control Guidelines. The application locates and quantifies:
- Strongyle spp. ova
- Parascaris spp. ova
Source:
American Association of Equine Practitioners. Internal Parasite Control Guidelines. Updated 2024.
The following supplies, not provided by Zoetis, are required to process an equine fecal sample and run a test:
- Disposable cups
- Scale (with gram measurements)
- Graduated cylinder
- Tongue depressors (act as collection and stir stick)
- 2 ply cheese cloth (alternatively can use 4 x 4 gauze – 2 ply)
- Flotation solution (recommendation Sheather’s Sugar – 5G 1.26)
In addition to these supplies, the Vetscan Imagyst Equine AI Fecal Kit will contain the following supplies which can be obtained from Zoetis:
- Glass slides
- Vetscan Imagyst Fecal cover slips
- Transfer loops
- Slide template
The Grundium Ocus®40 scanner is required for the scanning and processing of the prepared fecal slide.
Ocus is a registered trademark of Grundium Oy.
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Our support team is available to answer product questions and provide guidance.§
* Excluding low counts (strongyle-positive samples <25 EPG and Parascaris spp.–positive samples <15 EPG).
† Vetscan Imagyst + Sheather’s sugar solution vs expert parasitologists.
‡ Dependent on consultant availability.
§ If you are a pet owner looking for treatment recommendations, please contact your veterinarian.
References: 1. Data on file, Study No. DHX6Z-US-22-131, 2022, Zoetis Inc. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. American Association of Equine Practitioners. Internal Parasite Control Guidelines. Updated 2019. Accessed July 25, 2022. https://aaep.org/document/internal-parasite-control-guidelines. 5. Data on file, Study No. TI-10365, 2023, Zoetis Inc. 6. Data on file, Study No. D870R-US-21-045, 2021, Zoetis Inc. 7. Nagamori Y, Hall-Sedlak R, Blagburn B, et al. Multicenter evaluation of the Vetscan Imagyst system using Ocus 40 and EasyScan One scanners to detect gastrointestinal parasites of feces in dogs and cats. Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation. 2023;36(1). doi: 10.1177/10406387231216185. 8. Data on file. Study No. DHXMZ-US-23-218, 2023, Zoetis Inc. 9. Data on file, Study No. DHX6Z-US-23-222, 2023, Zoetis Inc.