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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasitism of Cattle in Banskhali Upazilla, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Rokeya Ahmed
Department of Microbiology and Veterinary Public Health, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Paritosh Kumar Biswas
Department of Microbiology and Veterinary Public Health, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Mukti Barua
Department of Animal Science and Nutrition, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Md. Abdul Alim
Department of Pathology and Parasitology, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Kamrul Islam
Department of Microbiology and Veterinary Public Health, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Md. Zohorul Islam
Department of Microbiology and Veterinary Public Health, Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chittagong, Bangladesh.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism (GP), and to determine the effects of age, sex, breed, body score and body weight in the occurrences of GP of cattle in Banskhali Upazilla, Chittagong, Bangladesh. A total of 50 fecal samples were randomly collected directly from rectum of cattle. The samples were examined by routine coproscopical methods for the presence of different parasites and oocysts. Overall prevalence of GP infestation was 72% (n=36/50). Prevalence of Paramphistomum spp. infestation was found to be the highest (30%; n=15/50) followed by Toxocara spp. (12%; n=6/50), Fasciola spp. (10%; n=5/50), Oesophagostomum spp. (8%; n=4/50), Moniezia spp. (6%; n=3/50) and Trichostrongylus spp. (2%; n=1/50). Young cattle were mostly infested as compared to adult and calf. The results of this study provides an epidemiological forecast showing the prevalence of GP in cattle, which can be helpful for the clinician in diagnosis of such infections.

Keywords: Cattle, Gastro-intestinal parasitism, Infection, Prevalence

Location: Upazilla Veterinary Hospital, Banskhali, Chittagong, Bangladesh

Start Date: 05-05-2013

End Date: 04-07-2013

Program Area: Pest Management

Commodity: Cattle

Objectives:

The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infestation in Banskhali upazilla, Chittagong, and to determine the effect of different factors such as breed, age, sex, body score, body weight etc. in the occurrence of such diseases.

Methodology:

Study area and period: The study was conducted at Upazilla Veterinary Hospital, Banskhali, Chittagong, for a period of 2 months starting from 5th May to 4th July, 2013. Animals and sample collection: A total of 50 fecal sample collection from the animals (n=50) that were presented to the Upazilla Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Banskhali, Chittagong. The cattle were suspected to be affected with gastro-intestinal parasitic infection on the basis of owner complain, clinical history, clinical signs and physical examination. The samples were collected as per standard guidelines set by the Chittagong Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (CVASU). The cattle were divided into several groups. A prototype questionnaire was used to record the information like owner’s name and address, animal identification (ID), farm size, breed, age, sex and de-worming history. Approximately 5-10 gm of fecal sample from each individual animal was collected directly from rectum and stored in plastic containers. The samples were transported to the Parasitology Laboratory at CVASU for parasitological examinations. Examination of samples: In addition to gross examination of collected feces (e.g., color, consistency, presence of blood or mucus), 3 types of qualitative tests such as direct smear, sedimentation and flotation techniques were used for examination. Zinc sulphate solution was used as floatation fluid. At least, two smears were prepared from each sample for each test to identify the morphological characteristics of eggs, cyst, Oocysts, as described by Hendrix (2006). Statistical Analysis: The data were imported, stored and coded accordingly. Data management and analyses were performed using Microsoft Excel and STATA version 12 (StataCorp, College Station, Texas). Descriptive statistics was expressed as proportion with P-value for chi-square test. Significance of the data was determined when P≤0.05.

Source of Information: J. Adv. Vet. Anim. Res., 2(4): 484-488

Article Link (Online Journal): http://www.banglajol.info/bd/index.php/JAVAR/article/download/26049/17447

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Achievement/Findings:

This study revealed the occurrence of Paramphistomum spp., Fasciola spp., Toxocara spp., Oesophagostomum spp., Trichostrongylus spp. and Moniezia spp. in cattle in Banskhali, Chittagong. It is predicted that the high prevalence of parasitic infestation found in this study may be due to hot and humid climate, poor management, insufficient diet, lack of awareness and irregular de-worming practices in the studied area.

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