First Molecular Detection of Theileria haneyi in Horses in Southern Spain

Francisco J. Mendoza's research dataset documents the first detection of the parasite Theileria haneyi in horses in Spain. It contains results from analyzing blood samples from 222 equids across 19 Spanish provinces, with 3 positive for T. haneyi and 76 for T. equi. The dataset was last updated on June 4, 2026.

Use Cases

• Mapping the geographic distribution of Theileria haneyi based on positive sample locations in Huelva, Cadiz, and Malaga.
• Analyzing co-infection patterns between T. haneyi and T. equi based on PCR results.
• Studying genetic variation in T. haneyi based on EMA11 gene sequence alignments mentioned in the description.

Strengths

• Includes results from 222 equids (218 horses, 2 donkeys, 2 mules) across 19 provinces.
• Provides specific PCR detection rates: 3/222 (1.35%) for T. haneyi and 76/222 (34.2%) for T. equi.
• Contains genetic sequence data from the EMA11 gene for positive samples.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The dataset is very small at 16.8 KB, indicating limited scope.

Provenance

Source

Francisco J. Mendoza via figshare.

Collection Method

Blood samples analyzed via nested PCR targeting specific genes (hypothetical protein gene for T. haneyi, EMA1 for T. equi).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 04:30:22; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Southern Spain, specifically provinces of Huelva, Cadiz, and Malaga, with samples from 19 provinces total.