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Concurrent Infection and Seasonal Distribution of Gastrointestinalparasites in Cross-bred Cattle of Sirajganj District in Bangladesh

M. Aktaruzzaman
Milk Vita, Baghabari Centre, Shahzadpur, Sirajganj, Bangladesh.

S. A. Rony
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

M. A. Islam
Department of Medicine,Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, ymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

M. G. Yasin
Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

A.K.M.A. Rahman
Department of Medicine,Faculty of Veterinary Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, ymensingh-2202, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

To determine the extent of concurrent infection and seasonal distribution of gastrointestinal parasites in cross-bred cattle of Shahzadpur upazila of Sirajganj district, Bangladesh. Faecal samples from 4248 cross-bred cattle presented to the diagnostic centre of Milk Vita, Baghabari, Sirajganj with complains of digestive disturbances over the period from November, 2008 to October, 2009 were examined grossly with naked eye followed by microscopic examination with direct smear method, Will's floatation and sedimentation techniques. Out of 4248 faecal samples examined, 3268 (76.93%) samples harboured one or more parasitic ova or cyst and the rest 980 (23.07%) samples found free of parasitic ova or cyst. Among the positive cases, single infection of fascioliasis(29.0.5%), paramphistomiasis (8.3%), toxocariasis (11.32%), haemonchosis (2.47%), monieziasis (0.7%), balantidiasis(4.19%), trichuriasis (1.1%), trichostrongylosis (1.4%) and strongyloidosis (1.6%) were diagnosed. Mixed infection with atleast two (dual infection) and/ or any three of above mentioned parasitic species (triple infection) were also recorded. Cattleharbouring eggs of one parasite were more common [60.03% (95% Confidence interval (CI): 58.53, 61.51)] than thoseharbouring eggs of two [15.44% (95% CI, 14.36, 16.56)] or three [1.46% (95% CI, 1.12, 1.87)] parasites concurrently.Significantly (p<0.001) higher proportion of fascioliasis cases observed in rainy season compared to those in winter and summer season, similar trends were also noticed in case of paramphistomiasis, toxocariasis and balantidiasis. An increasingtrend of occurrence from summer through rainy and winter season was observed in case of haemonchosis, monieziasis,trichuriasis and strongyloidosis but not statistically significant (p>0.05). A non-significant (p>0.005) decreasing trend of occurrence from winter through summer and rainy season was also observed in case of trichostrongylosis. The result of current study clearly indicate that helminth infections are highly prevalent in cross-bred cattle of the study area. The findings on abundance and distribution of gastrointestinal parasitism in different age groups of cattle, the poly- parasitism nature of the disease and the seasonal variation of occurrence obtained from present study will therefore assist the clinicians for forecasting of parasitism and make awareness among the farmers to take appropriate control measures against them.

Keywords: Concurrent infection, Cross-bred cattle, Gastrointestinal parasitism, Seasonal distribution

Location: Shahzadpur upazila of Sirajganj district.

Start Date: 00-11-2008

End Date: 00-10-2009

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Cattle

Objectives:

To investigate the severity of gastrointestinal parasitism of cattle and their seasonal distribution pattern in the study area.

Methodology:

Prior consent was obtained from the owner of cattle from which fecal samples were collected for this study. Care was taken to avoid accidental injury to the cattle during per rectum fecal sampling. The study cattle population was originated through Shahzadpur upazila of Sirajganj district. The annual average temperature of this area reaches a maximum of 34.6 °C, with a minimum of 11.9 °C and receives rainfall from June to September with mean annual rainfall is 1610 mm (63.4 in). Cross-bred cattle, clinically sick with different digestive disorders, were the study subject. In Bhagabari area, cattle management system practiced in two distinguished methods depending on availability of pasture land. During the rainy season (July to October) when pasture land goes under water, cattle are kept in intensive management system, fed on concentrates and hay. During dry-winter season (November to June) cattle are reared in a semi-intensive system popularly termed as “Bathan.” In this system animals are kept in the pasture encircled by bamboo fence. Concentrate supplement and water are provided during milking once daily. It was a retrospective study conducted on 4248 cross-bred cattle presented to the diagnostic centre of Milk Vita, Baghabari, Sirajganj with complains of digestive disturbances over the period from November, 2008 to October, 2009. Number of cases was recorded based on the date of intervention, species and age of animals. Faecal sample of each animal was collected directly from the rectum in polythene bags and was examined immediately after collection grossly with naked eye for different worms followed by microscopic examination with direct smear method, Will's floatation and sedimentation techniques. Positive cases were diagnosed based on the characteristic morphological features of egg of helminth parasites and cyst of protozoal parasites. In this study, only gastrointestinal helminth and protozoal parasites were considered. At least three slides were examined before declaring a case negative. The results of faecal sample examination were then recorded according to age, seasons and sex of animals. Three seasons namely summer (March to June), rainy (July to October) and winter season (November to February) were considered. The data were entered and managed in MS Excel work sheet (MS Office 2010). Proportion of different parasitism was expressed as percentage by dividing the total number of cattle positive to a specific parasitic egg or cyst to the total number of cattle examined. The exact binomial 95 % confidence intervals (CI) of proportion and the Z-test for proportions were performed to find out the significances in the proportion of different parasitism in three seasons and the proportion of single, dual or triple infection by using STATA-12. Statistical significance was considered up to 5% (p<0.05) level.

Source of Information: Veterinary World 6(10): 720-724, EISSN: 2231-0916

Article Link (Online Journal): doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2013.720-724, Available at www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.6/Oct-2013/5.pdf

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Achievement/Findings:

The result of current study clearly indicated that helminth infections are highly prevalent in cross-bred cattle of the study area. It also demonstrated the abundance and distribution of gastrointestinal parasitism in different age groups of cattle, the poly-parasitism nature of the disease and the seasonal variation of occurrence. The findings of current study will therefore assist the clinicians regarding epidemiological forecasting of parasitism and aware the farmers to take appropriate control measures against them. The higher prevalence of helminth infection in such setting demands the determination of efficacy and/ or resistance pattern of anthelmintics commonly practiced over there.

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