Prevalence of Major Intestinal Nematodes of Equines in Jimma Town, South Western Ethiopia
Journal Title: International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
A cross sectional study was conducted from October, 2015 up to March, 2016 in Jimma town, Oromia Regional State of South West Ethiopia, with the objective of determining the prevalence of intestinal nematode parasites of equines and the effect of putative risk factors on the rate of helminth parasite infections. A total of 400 Equines; donkeys (n=29), horses (n=317) and mules (n=54) were included in the study. Out of 400 faecal samples examined, three species of nematode eggs were identified during the study period. Coprological examination conducted using flotation technique revealed an overall point prevalence of 72.25%. The most common nematodes encountered in order of their predominance were, Strongyles (63.25%), Parascaris equorum (16.5%), Oxyuris equi (4.25%), and mixed infection was found to be (10.75%).
Authors and Affiliations
Andarge Bamlaku, Muhammed Chaltu, Tibesso Gebawo
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