The prevalence of bovine gastrointestinal parasites in college of agriculture farm and surrounding farms of Yobe state, Nigeria
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
This study was conducted between the months of June/July and September/October 2012 in Yobe State College of Agriculture livestock Farm and some farms around the college to determine the prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites of cattle and the intensity of the parasites’ infection. One hundred and twenty (120) cattle were randomly selected for the study on the college farm and among the pastoralist cattle that rear around the college were a standard laboratory procedure was followed for determination of gastro-intestinal parasites. The study reveals the overall prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasite of cattle to be 32.61%, 32.61%, 21.74%, 4.34%, 5.43% and 3.26% for Strongyles, Moneizia, Fasciola, Amphistome, strongly/Monezia and strongly/Fasciola infections respectively. Regardless of age, sex and breed, the cattle were infected by these varieties of parasites. The high prevalence rate of gastro-intestinal parasites infection revealed by this study indicate a neglect of simple management practices aimed at controlling gastro-intestinal parasites infections, practice such as use of antihelminthes, de-worming from time to time etc. Based on the findings of this research study, recommendations are made. Keywords: Cattle, Bovine, Gastrointestinal, Livestock, Prevalence, Nigeria
Authors and Affiliations
Babagana M, Muhammed SS, Muhammad NI, Lawan B, Ismaila M
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