Molecular identification and subtype distribution of Blastocystis sp. in farm and pet animals in Turkey

•The subtype distribution and prevalence of Blastocystis sp. were investigated in Turkey.•The overall prevalence of Blastocystis in farm animals was 19.4%.•Two animal-specific subtypes, ST10 and ST14, and one zoonotic subtype, ST7, were identified.•Chickens might contribute to the transmission of zoonotic Blastocystis subtypes to humans.