Vet World Vol.14 August-2021 Article-14
Research Article
Veterinary World, 14(8): 2091-2096
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2021.2091-2096
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand
2. One Health Research Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham, Thailand.
3. Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Kalasin University, Kalasin, Thailand.
Background and Aim: Parasitic infections are one of the major problems to the production of cattle in Thailand. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand.
Materials and Methods: A total of 333 fecal samples of cattle were collected directly from the rectum. The fecal samples were subjected to formalin-ethyl acetate concentration methods for examination. The eggs or oocysts were identified based on the morphology and size of the eggs or oocysts.
Results: Out of 333 fecal samples examined, 320 were found positive for GI parasitic infections with a prevalence of 96.09%. Overall, among the prevalence of nematodes, trematodes, and protozoa, the most prevalent parasites were Strongyle-type 278 (84.24%), followed by Strongyloides spp. 54 (16.36%) and Trichuris spp. 75 (22.73%), while Protozoan oocyst recorded Eimeria spp. amounted to 131 (39.7%). Fasciola spp. and Paramphistomum spp. were 67 (20.30%) and 81 (24.55%), respectively. Most of the positive fecal samples were infected with the double infection which has the highest prevalence rate of about 40.24%, followed by single, three, and 4-5 types of parasites 30.63, 16.82, and 7.21%, respectively.
Conclusion: This study suggests that Kalasin Province is highly endemic for GI parasites and this area may be an important source for an outbreak. Therefore, every household should deworm its cattle and eliminate and control snails as intermediate hosts. Findings from this study provide information that will assist in improving the cattle in Kalasin Province for better production and higher profitability. Keywords: cattle, gastrointestinal parasites, prevalence.
Keywords: cattle, gastrointestinal parasites, prevalence.
How to cite this article: Thanasuwan S, Piratae S, Tankrathok A (2021) Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand, Veterinary World, 14(8): 2091-2096.
Received: 25-02-2021 Accepted: 01-07-2021 Published online: 13-08-2021
Corresponding author: Sirikanda Thanasuwan E-mail: sirikanda_tutor@hotmail.com
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.2091-2096
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