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Research
2. Prevalence
and haemato-biochemical studies of gastro-intestinal parasites of
Indian elephants (Elephas maximus) -
R. G. Jani
Vet World. 2008; 1(10): 296-298
Abstract
Faecal samples
were collected from 40 Indian elephants (Elephas maximus)
revealed 62.5 percent parasitic prevalence. Amongst the single
infection of parasites, high prevalence of Fasciolias
spp. (15.00 %) was observed followed by percent prevalence of
mixed infection. Elephants harbouring parasites were found
clinically dull, depressed and lethargic. About 48 percent
elephants manifested dehydration and loose faeces grossly along
with a habit of soil licking. The haematological studies of
elephants harbouring parasites revealed mild anaemia and
eosinophilia where as biochemical studies revealed non-significant
hypoproteinemia on comparison with elephants that were not
harbouring parasites.
Keywords:
Elephant, prevalence, haematological, biochemical.
