Helminth infections of great concern among cattle in Nigeria: Insight to its prevalence, species diversity, patterns of infections and risk factors

Helminth infections are one of the greatest causes of productive and reproductive loss in animals and man, and in some cases, it results in heavy mortalities. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence, species diversity, patterns of infections and risk factors associated with helminth inf...

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Published in:Veterinary World 2020-02, Vol.13 (2), p.338-344
Main Authors: Ola-Fadunsin, Shola David, Ganiyu, Isau Aremu, Rabiu, Musa, Hussain, Karimat, Sanda, Idiat Modupe, Baba, Alhassan Yunusa, Furo, Nathan Ahmadu, Balogun, Rashidat Bolanle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abattoirs
Acetic acid
Biodiversity
cattle
Cattle industry
Cell size
Centrifugation
Eggs
Ethyl acetate
Farms
helminths
Hematocrit
Infections
nigeria
prevalence
Risk factors
Sedimentation
Species diversity
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Summary:Helminth infections are one of the greatest causes of productive and reproductive loss in animals and man, and in some cases, it results in heavy mortalities. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence, species diversity, patterns of infections and risk factors associated with helminth infections of cattle in Ilorin, Nigeria. A total of 478 fecal samples were collected from abattoirs and cattle farms over a year period (March, 2018-February, 2019). Fecal samples were visually examined then observed using simple flotation and formalin-ethyl acetate sedimentation techniques. Eggs and worms were identified according to standard procedures. The packed cell volume was determined using the hematocrit centrifugation technique. A total of 79.92% of the cattle examined were found positive with one or more helminth species. Eighteen helminth species (cutting across all classes of helminths) were detected, with (60.46%), spp. (46.44%), (42.05%), (28.87%), spp. (24.27%), (21.97%), (12.13%), and (10.67%) been the most prevalent. Helminth infection was detected all through the year with the least prevalence recorded in February (55.00%). About 61% of the examined cattle harbored double/multiple helminth species. There was a significant difference between breed, sex, physiological status, and season with the prevalence rate of helminth infections (p
ISSN:0972-8988
2231-0916
DOI:10.14202/vetworld.2020.338-344