https://scibru.fos.ubd.edu.bn/index.php/scibru <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Scientia Bruneiana&nbsp;is a journal of science and science-related matters published by the Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. It is dedicated to publishing high quality research in six fields of natural and applied sciences:</span></p> <ol> <li class="show"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Biology<br></span></li> <li class="show"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Chemistry<br></span></li> <li class="show"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Applied Physics</span></li> <li class="show"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Geosciences</span></li> <li class="show"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Mathematics<br></span></li> <li class="show"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Computer Science</span></li> </ol> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: tahoma,geneva,sans-serif;">Scientia Bruneiana is sponsored by the Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). Since 2009, UBD has transformed from a traditional teaching university into a university that incorporates both teaching and research. Over the past 7 years, the Sciences has played a significant contribution towards drastic outcomes in research and innovation. Among them, researchers have managed to secure subtantive internal and external research grants. This has allowed the advancement of the sciences which in turn has led to the establishment of a global connectivity while maintaining regional identity and the nation’s needs.<br></span></p> Faculty of Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam en-US Scientia Bruneiana 1819-9550 https://scibru.fos.ubd.edu.bn/index.php/scibru/article/view/136 <p><em>Gasterophilus intestinalis</em>, or the "horse bot fly," primarily infects equines, with known cases causing discomfort but rarely resulting in death. This paper is the first record of <em>G. intestinalis intestinalis</em>-induced fatality in an Akiabara horse in Brunei Darussalam. The death of a 7-years-old intact female Akiabara horse due to infestation of <em>G. intestinalis</em> was recorded in 2023. The presence of G. intestinalis in Brunei’s horse population necessitates rigorous surveillance, highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing parasitic infection and the need for vigilant parasite research and surveillance in equine health management, thereby promoting improved equine healthcare practice in Brunei Darussalam. It is important to recognize and address parasitic infections, even in regions where they are uncommon. This case underlines the need for vigilant parasite control measures, early diagnosis, and effective treatment to prevent similar incidents. By strengthening surveillance, prevention, and biosecurity practices Brunei can safeguard its equine population from the risks of <em>G. intestinalis</em> infestation. Not only that, but enhancing biosecurity protocols for imported horses is vital to ensure the spread of <em>G. intestinalis</em> is prevented.</p> Habyb Palyoga Siva Nathan Muhammad Faiz bin Dato Hj Metussin Dk Juliana Binti Pg Hj Zohar Rosli Bin Hj Mokter Hadi Azhar Bin Hj Rosli Nurhafilah Binti Hj Abd Latif Pengiran Aimi Fadzilah Bin Pengiran Hj Kamis Dk Nurul Kahrani Pg Hj Ishak Maidin Bin Hj Md Salleh Hamsiah Binti Mohd Saat Diana Dennis Copyright (c) 2025 Habyb Palyoga, Siva Nathan, Muhammad Faiz bin Dato Hj Metussin, Dk Juliana Binti Pg Hj Zohar, Rosli Bin Hj Mokter, Hadi Azhar Bin Hj Rosli, Nurhafilah Binti Hj Abd Latif, Pengiran Aimi Fadzilah Bin Pengiran Hj Kamis, Dk Nurul Kahrani Pg Hj Ishak, Maidin Bin Hj Md Salleh, Hamsiah Binti Mohd Saat, Diana Dennis 2025-02-09 2025-02-09 23 1 1 6 10.46537/scibru.v23i1.136