Gastrointestinal Helminth Infections in a Ruminant Livestock Farm in Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria
Journal Title: Annual Research & Review in Biology - Year 2015, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
Aim: This study investigated the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections in ruminant livestock at DUFARMS holding of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, in Ogun State, southwestern Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place of Study: The study was conducted in Abeokuta, southwestern Nigeria between November 2013 and August 2014. Methodology: Faecal samples were collected directly from the rectum of 170 ruminant livestock and processed using ether-concentration method before examination for gastrointestinal helminth ova under the microscope. Data obtained were analyzed descriptively using SPSS 20.0 software and results were considered statistically significant at p<0.05. Results: Of the 170 livestock examined, 100 (58.8%) were cattle, 40 (23.5%) were sheep and 30 (17.6%) were goats. Majority of the livestock were females 123 (72.4%) and 47 (27.6%) were males. The overall prevalence for any gastrointestinal helminth infection during the study was 76.5%. Goats were the most infected with a prevalence rate of 96.7%, followed by sheep (82.5%) and cattle (68%). Of the gastrointestinal helminths observed, Strongyle worms were the most predominant with 93.3% prevalence in goats, 77.5% in sheep and 33% in cattle. Other intestinal helminths recorded were Nematodirus spp, Moniezia spp, Paramphistomum spp, Fasciola spp, Toxocara spp and Trichuris spp. Significant differences do not exist (p>0.05) for prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infection by sex, age or breed of the animals examined. Conclusion: The study showed that gastrointestinal helminth infections are widespread among ruminant livestock of DUFARMS which might have a negative implication on productivity. Therefore, improving farm management system and routine deworming of farm animals is recommended.
Authors and Affiliations
Ogudo Uche Sylvia, Oluwole Akinola Stephen, Mogaji Hammed Oladeji, Adeniran Adebiyi Abdulhakeem, Alabi Oladimeji Micheal, Ekpo Uwem Friday
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