Parasitic Infections of Some Laboratory Animals in Vom, Plateau State
Journal Title: Journal of Veterinary Advances - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
This study investigated the occurrence of Enteric Parasites of Some Laboratory Animals in Vom, Jos South LGA of Plateau State. Ninety faecal samples were collected from the laboratory animals, 30 each from Rabbits, Rats and Mice. Samples were taken to the Parasitology Division of the NVRI, Vom for analysis using salt floatation techniques. Two intestinal parasites were observed with Coccidia spp. having the highest prevalence 29 (96.67%) followed by Taenia spp. having the least occurrence 1(3.33%). The prevalence in relation to age reveals the young Rats and Mice having the highest prevalence of 17(85.00%) and 2(11.76%) respectively. The sex related prevalence showed the highest prevalence in the female Rats 15(78.95%) followed by the male 17(100.00%) rabbit. The least prevalence was seen in the male Rats with 6(54.55%). The present study indicates that laboratory animals in the study area are infected with two parasites. We therefore advice that the personnel working with laboratory animals need to be aware of the risk of parasitic infection.
Authors and Affiliations
V. A. Pam , S. I. Bata , K. I. Ogbu , C. P. Igeh , L. N. Daniel , A. A. Hassan , A. D. Udokaninyene , S. Y. Kemza
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