Prevalence of fasciola sp. infection in ruminants
<b>Aim:</b> The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of Fasciola sp. infection in ruminants of different species, age groups and in seasons.<p> <b>Materials and Methods:</b> Faecal samples were collected during four seasons (winter, spring, summer and...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Selcuk University Press
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| Series: | Eurasian Journal of Veterinary Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://eurasianjvetsci.org/pdf.php3?id=107 |
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| Summary: | <b>Aim:</b> The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence
of Fasciola sp. infection in ruminants of different species,
age groups and in seasons.<p>
<b>Materials and Methods:</b> Faecal samples were collected
during four seasons (winter, spring, summer and autumn)
from Kishoregonj district of Bangladesh. Animals were divided
into species and ages (<2 years and >2 years). Native
and sedimentation techniques were used to determine the
eggs.<p>
<b>Results:</b> Out of the 6220 ruminants, 2319 were infected
(37%) with Fasciola sp. The infection rate was highest in
buffaloes (44.49%) then cattle (37.90%), goat (32%) and
lowest was recorded in sheep (30.91%). Maximum rate of
infection was recorded (p<0.05) in autumn (47.34%) and
lowest rate was recorded in summer (26.96%). Fasciola sp.
was observed higher in older animals (39.63%) than younger
(33.95%).<p>
<b>Conclusion:</b> This result therefore calls for an improved disease
control and adequate sanitation programme for ruminants. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-6958 2146-1953 |