Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Cattle of Western Vidarbha Region

Total 350 fecal samples of cattle from representative area of Western vidarbha region around Akola was collected and examined for incidence of gastrointestinal helminth infestation. Out of total 232, positive sample 62.29% had single and 6.00% had mixed infection of Haemonchus and Trichris spp. Seas...

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Published in:Veterinary World 2008-02, Vol.1 (2), p.45-45
Main Authors: Shirale, S Y, Meshram, M D, Khillare, K P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cattle
faecal sample
Parasites
prevalence
Vidarbha region
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Summary:Total 350 fecal samples of cattle from representative area of Western vidarbha region around Akola was collected and examined for incidence of gastrointestinal helminth infestation. Out of total 232, positive sample 62.29% had single and 6.00% had mixed infection of Haemonchus and Trichris spp. Seasonal prevalence revealed higher in rainy season and lower in winter. Stogylus sp. was the predominant helminth infection in all the season. The nematodes infection were higher followed by cestodes and trmatodes.
ISSN:0972-8988
2231-0916