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Research (Published online: 02-03-2014)

1. Prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal parasites of working camels in Sokoto metropolis -

A. Mahmuda, A. A. Mohammed, M. O. Alayande, Y. I. Habila, M. D. Lawal, M. Usman, A. A. Raji, B. Saidu, M. S. Yahaya and N. Suleiman
Veterinary World, 7(3): 108-112

 

doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2014.108-112

 

 

 

 

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Abstract

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Aim: An epidemiological study of gastrointestinal parasites of working camels in Sokoto metropolis was conducted between March and September, 2013, where the general prevalence and seasonal distribution were identified.
Materials and Methods: A total of 100 faecal samples from working camels were examined using standard parasitological techniques (Centrifugal sedimentation and simple flotation). Microscopic examination of faecal samples revealed that some samples were positive for at least one or more parasite eggs/oocysts.
Results: The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was found to be 78 (78.0%) and seasonal prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was found to be 35 (70.0%) for the dry season and 43 (86.0%) for the rainy season. Overall, the prevalence of nematodes, trematodes, cestodes, and protozoa were 87 (80.56%), 7 (6.48%), 4 (3.71%) and 10 (9.26%), respectively. The prevalence of helminths parasites indicated as most dominant eggs of Strongyles 68 (62.96%) followed by Strongyloides spp 10 (9.26%), and Trichuris spp 8 (7.41%), while Protozoan oocyst from the faecal samples recorded Coccidia spp 9 (8.33%). The prevalence by sex, age, and breed were also determined in the study animals.
Conclusion: The presence of polyparasitism with high prevalence is an indication that favorable environmental conditions for infection, survival and perpetuation of the parasites exist in Sokoto metropolis.
Keywords: gastrointestinal parasites, prevalence, seasonal distribution, Sokoto, working camels.

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