Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Small Ruminants in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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Date
2018-02
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TANUVAS
Abstract
Out of 344 faecal samples collected from sheep
(145) and goats (199), 83.43% were found to
show gastrointestinal (GI) parasites in and
around Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The prevalence of
gastrointestinal parasites was almost similar in
sheep (83.45%) and goats (83.41%). Mixed infection
(58.9%) was more than the single infection
(41.1%). Among the single infection, oocyst of
Eimeria species (71.18%) was found to be more
common followed by Strongyloides spp (13.56%),
Strongyle (12.71%), Trichuris spp (1.69%) and
amphistomes (0.84%).
Description
TNV_IVJ_Feb2018_95(2)_78-79
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Veterinary Pathology