Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infection in cows and buffaloes in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Khan, Tahir; Khan, Wali; Iqbal, Roohullah; Maqbool, Azhar; Fadladdin, Yousef Abdal Jalil; Sabtain, T.

doi:10.1590/1519-6984.242677

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“…Furthermore, the high number of Haemonchus found in our samples should be considered an alarming signal, in consideration of the high pathogenic potential of the species belonging to this genus, although this is a quite common finding in a tropical area. In fact, it is in line with the results of the few studies conducted in cattle in Ethiopia [2][3][4]12] and in similar tropical countries, such as Zimbabwe [45], India [43,46] and Pakistan [42]. However, there were other reports in Ethiopia [34,35] that indicated a lower prevalence for Haemonchus, generally under 3%, but the estimation methods were not clearly described in most papers, as previously underlined.…”

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Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cattle in Three Districts in Central Ethiopia

Terfa

Kumsa

Ayana

et al. 2023

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Parasitic diseases are a major impediment to livestock production worldwide. However, knowledge about the epidemiology of gastrointestinal parasites in many low-income countries is still limited. An epidemiological survey on these parasites in traditionally reared cattle was performed in central Ethiopia (West Shewa Zone), from September 2019 to November 2021. Overall, 691 samples were analyzed qualitatively (flotation technique) and quantitatively (McMaster technique) to detect helminth eggs and Eimeria oocysts. Furthermore, coprocultures were conducted on pooled samples to identify the genera of gastrointestinal strongyles (GIS). The difference in prevalence according to agroecology, season, age, sex and body condition score (BCS) was investigated using univariable tests and through a multivariable logistic regression analysis, whereas abundance values were interpreted using a descriptive approach. The highest prevalence values were observed for GIS (50.2%) and Eimeria spp. (36.0%), whereas Moniezia spp. (16.3%), Strongyloides spp. (5.1%) and Schistosoma spp. (4.2%) showed lower values. Trichuris spp. and Toxocara vitulorum were sporadically found. A coproculture revealed that Haemonchus spp. (34.6%), Trichostrongylus spp. (25.9%) and Bunostomum spp. (19.1%) were the most frequent genera of GIS. A poor BCS was strongly associated with the occurrence of GIS, while seasonal variations were detected for Eimeria spp., GIS, Moniezia spp. and Schistosoma spp., with a higher prevalence and burden during the rainy season, and agroecology also strongly influenced different parasitic taxa. This present study increases the knowledge about the epidemiological features of gastrointestinal parasites in the context of a low-income country, suggesting a more tailored approach for their control. The use of a BCS as an indicator for the selective treatment of highly infested animals is supported by our findings, introducing a possible way to prevent anthelmintic resistance in areas where basic diagnostic services are rarely used by farmers.

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“…), while other studies found a higher prevalence, as reported either for Moniezia spp. (24.8%) in Pakistan [42] or for Schistosoma spp., with values of 26%, 12% and 16.7%, in Kenya, Agew Awi Zone and South Wollo, respectively [33,40,43]. At the same time, in many areas of Ethiopia, Moniezia spp.…”

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Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cattle in Three Districts in Central Ethiopia

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Kumsa

Ayana

et al. 2023

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“…As cow has to face more stress than others animal categories during their pregnancy condition, lactation, and also in parturition and that is the high time to entry of parasites (Akter et al, 2015;Mustafa et al, 2022). Reduced resistance in cows or transient loss of acquired immunity close to parturition, as well as inadequate nutrition availability compared to their greater requirements are the key factors for their susceptibility to parasitic infestation (Arece et al, 2007;Khan et al, 2023). The genetics, physiological condition, grazing system, ration, and also management system of cows differ from bulls, heifers, and calves and that also act as risk factors for parasitism (Khatun et al, 2021).…”

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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasite of Cattle in Ullapara Upazila, Bangladesh

Akter¹,

Prank²,

Islam³

et al. 2022

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T he majority of Bangladesh's population is, directly and indirectly, reliant on agricultural activity. Agriculture is one of the main economic sectors, accounting for 13.31% of GDP. The involvement of agricultural workers in the labor force as a whole is 43% (BBS, 2019). The population of cattle in Bangladesh is now 243.91 lakh in number and the contribution of Livestock to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is 1.47% (DLS, 2021). One of the main obstacles to the production of cattle may be gastrointestinal (GI) parasite diseases ( Jittapalapong et al., 2011). A condition known as gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infestation is brought on by a variety of genera of parasites that live in the gastrointestinal tracts of cattle. Due to subclinical or chronic infections that produce economic losses, the infection decreases productivity through decreased feed intake, decreased efficiency, and infeed utilization (Stromberg et al., 2012;Deo et al, 2019). Mainly, helminth, protozoa, cestode, and trematode are what induce GI parasitism in cattle (Pinilla et al., 2019). The protozoan Eimeria spp., which parasitizes ruminants, equines, and rabbits and causes bovine coccidiosis, is a member of the phylum Apicomplexa (Shaikh et al., 2022). Cattle and

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“…Determining the relationship between age and infection risk is critical in identifying the part of the host population that contributes to parasite dynamics [5]. Lambs commonly have lower rates of gastrointestinal (GI) parasitic infections than adult sheeps [6]. However, lambs are more susceptible to helminths infection than adults, so the immune response of lambs is more important than adults.…”

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“…Common endoparasites in buffalo including Entamoeba spp., Moniezia spp., Haemonchus spp. and Coccidians [6]. While in cattle, 3 genera of endoparasites were reported namely Haemonchus (Nematoda), Fasciola (Trematoda) and Paramphistomum (Trematoda) [9].…”

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Identification of gastrointestinal endoparasites in sheep (Ovis sp.) at various ages in Arjuna Farm, North Sumatra

Napitupulu

Tanjung

2022

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Gastrointestinal endoparasite is an infection that causes a decrease in the productivity level of sheep so that it detriments to the farmers. The purpose of this study was to compare the type, the prevalence and the intensity of endoparasites in each age group. Samples were taken as many as 7 fresh feces from each group of lamb, virgin, and adult from a total of 21 sheeps. Fecal samples were examined and prepared using the E.P.M Mc Master Protocol while endoparasites were identified under microscopical examination. The results showed 5 species of gastrointestinal endoparasites, i.e Eimeria sp., Dicrocoelium sp., Haemonchus sp., Strongyloides sp., and Capillaria sp. Eimeria sp. showed a prevalence of 85.7% in commonly category and intensity of 2216.6 or super infection category. Haemonchus sp. had a prevalence of 85% (common), an intensity of 671.4 (very severe), and the Strongyloides sp. had a prevalence of 85% (common) and an intensity of 200 (very severe). The lambs were found to be infected by Eimeria sp. with a prevalence of 100% (common) and an intensity of 2871.4 (super infection). Haemonchus sp. had a prevalence of 100% (common) and an intensity of 1200 (super infection), Strongyloides sp. had a prevalence of 71% (usual) and an intensity of 860 (very severe) and the Dicrocoelium sp. had a prevalence of 14% (often) and an intensity of 400 (very severe). The adult sheeps were found to had Eimeria sp. with a prevalence of 100% (common) and an intensity of 371.4 (very severe). The Haemonchus sp. had a prevalence of 14% (often) and an intensity of 200 (very severe). Strongyloides sp. had a prevalence of 57% (frequent) and an intensity of 200 (very severe) and the Capillaria sp. had a prevalence of 14% (often) and an intensity of 100 (severe). The prevalence and intensity of endoparasites in sheeps at Arjuna Farm was classified as very high.

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infection in cows and buffaloes in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Cited by 7 publications

References 19 publications

Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cattle in Three Districts in Central Ethiopia

Epidemiology of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Cattle in Three Districts in Central Ethiopia

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasite of Cattle in Ullapara Upazila, Bangladesh

Identification of gastrointestinal endoparasites in sheep (Ovis sp.) at various ages in Arjuna Farm, North Sumatra

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