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Parasite Epidemiology and Control, Jul 1, 2023

Indian journal of science and technology, Jun 13, 2022

Background: Infestation with gastrointestinal parasites in extensively managed animals is common ... more Background: Infestation with gastrointestinal parasites in extensively managed animals is common and cause significant economic losses. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of small ruminants in the An-Lemo, Hadiya zone in Ethiopia. Methods : A cross-sectional study involving 383 animals(208 sheep and 175 goats). Standard parasitological techniques and copro-culture was used to identify parasite eggs, and determination of larvae some nematodes, respectively. Findings: The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites was 74.41%, out of this 123(70.28%) were goats and 165 (79.32%) were sheep. Dis aggregating results by sex 161(75.23%) of female animals and 124(73.37%) male animals were infected by single or mixed infection. With regards to body condition a total of 73(19.06%), 140(36.55%) and170 (44.38%) animals with good, medium, and poor body condition respectively include for examination. Out of these 28(38.35%), 110(78.57%and147 (86.47%) of animals infected with good, medium, and poor body conditions respectively and body condition of small ruminants showed a significant association with the prevalence of the gastrointestinal parasite (p<0.05). The most prevalent infection identified were strongyles with 102 animals (26.63%), and strongyloides 14(3.65%) were found the second-highest prevalent in the woreda followed by coccidian infection in 48 animals (12.01%); monieza 12(3.13%) and fasciola10 (2.61%). Double infection cocccidia with monieza 14(3.65%) was found the highest mixed infection followed by strongyle with monieza 11(2.87%) and co-infection of Trichur is with coccidian10(2.61%). Application: The result revealed that there was high infestation rate, particular attention should be given to the management of small ruminants. A general means of reducing infestation might be systematic through providing awareness of the community and regular testing and deworming of small ruminants.

Journal of Livestock Science

The present study was designed to identify breeding practices, trait preference and flock composi... more The present study was designed to identify breeding practices, trait preference and flock composition of local sheep in Duna and Misha districts of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 180 respondents were interviewed using structured questionnaire to collect desired data. Group discussions were held in each district to articulate rank of traits of interest. Index values and descriptive statistics were employed to describe collected data. Mating practice was mostly uncontrolled (83%) and aims of sheep production were revenue generation, asset building and meat production with index values of 0.54, 0.36 and 0.10, respectively. Body size was ranked as primary selection criteria for ewe and ram with index values of 0.35 and 0.33, respectively. Considering/giving more weight for mothering ability could make a better genetic advantage due to its good correlation with growth and pre-weaning lamb survival. Therefore, designing breeding program ought to be based on full involvement local farmers.

Parasite Epidemiology and Control

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 2010

Coprological examination was used to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal p... more Coprological examination was used to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal parasites of stray dogs impounded by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Durban and Coast, South Africa. Helminth and protozoan parasites were found in faeces of 240 dogs with an overall prevalence of 82.5% (helminth parasites 93.1% and protozoan parasites 6.9 %). The following parasites and their prevalences were detected; Ancylostoma sp. (53.8 %), Trichuris vulpis (7.9 %), Spirocerca lupi (5.4 %), Toxocara canis (7.9 %), Toxascaris leonina (0.4 %) Giardia intestinalis (5.6 %) and Isospora sp. (1.3 %). Dogs harbouring a single parasite species were more common (41.7 %) than those harbouring 2 (15 %) or multiple (2.1 %) species. Ancylostoma sp., Toxocara canis and Giardia intestinalis have zoonotic potential and were detected in 66.7 % of the samples.

Veterinary Medicine – Open Journal

Veterinary Medicine – Open Journal

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, Jul 1, 2023

Indian journal of science and technology, Jun 13, 2022

Background: Infestation with gastrointestinal parasites in extensively managed animals is common ... more Background: Infestation with gastrointestinal parasites in extensively managed animals is common and cause significant economic losses. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of small ruminants in the An-Lemo, Hadiya zone in Ethiopia. Methods : A cross-sectional study involving 383 animals(208 sheep and 175 goats). Standard parasitological techniques and copro-culture was used to identify parasite eggs, and determination of larvae some nematodes, respectively. Findings: The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites was 74.41%, out of this 123(70.28%) were goats and 165 (79.32%) were sheep. Dis aggregating results by sex 161(75.23%) of female animals and 124(73.37%) male animals were infected by single or mixed infection. With regards to body condition a total of 73(19.06%), 140(36.55%) and170 (44.38%) animals with good, medium, and poor body condition respectively include for examination. Out of these 28(38.35%), 110(78.57%and147 (86.47%) of animals infected with good, medium, and poor body conditions respectively and body condition of small ruminants showed a significant association with the prevalence of the gastrointestinal parasite (p<0.05). The most prevalent infection identified were strongyles with 102 animals (26.63%), and strongyloides 14(3.65%) were found the second-highest prevalent in the woreda followed by coccidian infection in 48 animals (12.01%); monieza 12(3.13%) and fasciola10 (2.61%). Double infection cocccidia with monieza 14(3.65%) was found the highest mixed infection followed by strongyle with monieza 11(2.87%) and co-infection of Trichur is with coccidian10(2.61%). Application: The result revealed that there was high infestation rate, particular attention should be given to the management of small ruminants. A general means of reducing infestation might be systematic through providing awareness of the community and regular testing and deworming of small ruminants.

Journal of Livestock Science

The present study was designed to identify breeding practices, trait preference and flock composi... more The present study was designed to identify breeding practices, trait preference and flock composition of local sheep in Duna and Misha districts of Hadiya Zone, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 180 respondents were interviewed using structured questionnaire to collect desired data. Group discussions were held in each district to articulate rank of traits of interest. Index values and descriptive statistics were employed to describe collected data. Mating practice was mostly uncontrolled (83%) and aims of sheep production were revenue generation, asset building and meat production with index values of 0.54, 0.36 and 0.10, respectively. Body size was ranked as primary selection criteria for ewe and ram with index values of 0.35 and 0.33, respectively. Considering/giving more weight for mothering ability could make a better genetic advantage due to its good correlation with growth and pre-weaning lamb survival. Therefore, designing breeding program ought to be based on full involvement local farmers.

Parasite Epidemiology and Control

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association, 2010

Coprological examination was used to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal p... more Coprological examination was used to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal parasites of stray dogs impounded by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), Durban and Coast, South Africa. Helminth and protozoan parasites were found in faeces of 240 dogs with an overall prevalence of 82.5% (helminth parasites 93.1% and protozoan parasites 6.9 %). The following parasites and their prevalences were detected; Ancylostoma sp. (53.8 %), Trichuris vulpis (7.9 %), Spirocerca lupi (5.4 %), Toxocara canis (7.9 %), Toxascaris leonina (0.4 %) Giardia intestinalis (5.6 %) and Isospora sp. (1.3 %). Dogs harbouring a single parasite species were more common (41.7 %) than those harbouring 2 (15 %) or multiple (2.1 %) species. Ancylostoma sp., Toxocara canis and Giardia intestinalis have zoonotic potential and were detected in 66.7 % of the samples.

Veterinary Medicine – Open Journal

Veterinary Medicine – Open Journal