Epidemiological study on calf diarrhea and coccidiosis in dairy farms in Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia

Tamrat, Habtamu; Mekonnen, Negesse; Ferede, Yeshwas; Cassini, Rudi; Belayneh, Negus

doi:10.1186/s13620-020-00168-w

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“…10 The present prevalence of sheep Eimeria infection (58.0%) was lower than 66.8% prevalence in Bishoftu and central Ethiopia 10,11 and 62.7% in and around Haramaya, Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia, 43,46 68.3% prevalence reported from Brazil, 56 97.5% in Tanzania, 31,32 91.5% in Western Iran, 30 92.9% in Northeastern China. 2 However, the present prevalence of sheep Eimeria infection was higher than the one reported by 35,60 (22.4%) in Addis Zemen, Gondar, Ethiopia and also higher than the report from India (12.7%). 54 The present prevalence of both cattle and sheep Eimeria infection (48.95%) was lower than 57.3% prevalence recorded in Akaki Kality Subcity of Addis Ababa.…”

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Dry Season Eimeria Infection in Dairy Cattle and Sheep in and Around Adama and Bishoftu Towns, Oromia, Ethiopia

Ayana¹,

Temesgen²,

Kumsa³

et al. 2022

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Introduction Eimeria infection is one of the protozoal diseases of animals caused by various species of Eimeria (intracellular parasite) and causes reduced productivity and mortality in ruminants, especially in young ones. Despite the fact that the disease is one of the leading causes of economic losses, there is little information in Ethiopia on the occurrence of the infection in cattle and sheep. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2021 to April 2022 in and around Adama and Bishoftu towns with the objectives to estimate the prevalence of Eimeria infection; identify circulating Eimeria oocysts, the intensity/burden of infection and associated risk factors of Eimeria infection in cattle and sheep. A total of 384 randomly selected (265 cattle and 119 sheep) fecal samples were collected from the rectum and examined by flotation technique using sheather’s sugar solution to detect the oocysts of Eimeria . A 2.5% potassium dichromate solution was added to the positive fecal samples for sporulation of the oocysts. Results and discussion The overall prevalence of 48.95% Eimeria infection was recorded during the study. 45.0% and 58% prevalence of the infection was registered in cattle and sheep, respectively. There was a statistically significant difference (P ˂ 0.05) in Eimeria infection between the study animal species, age of the animals, breed, farm hygiene and management system. However, there was no significant difference in Eimeria infection (P > 0.05) in sex, body condition of the animals and fecal consistency. The maximum oocysts per gram of feces was found to be 10,000. Eimeria infection is of great importance to livestock producers and requires serious control and prevention initiatives.

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Dry Season Eimeria Infection in Dairy Cattle and Sheep in and Around Adama and Bishoftu Towns, Oromia, Ethiopia

Ayana¹,

Temesgen²,

Kumsa³

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“…However, the prevalence shown in this analysis is below compared with other studies made in México with cattle (60.2%) (Alcala-Canto et al, 2020) and other countries such as Brazil (66%) (Florião et al, 2016), Indonesia (65.4%), (Ekawasti et al, 2022), Iran (63%) (Adinehbeigi et al, 2018) and Colombia (75.6%) (Lopez-Osorio et al, 2020). This variation is most likely attributed to the differences in study design, biotic and abiotic factors and husbandry practices of the study animals in different countries (Tamrat et al, 2020), a high animal density, accumulation of organic material and mix of animals of different ages (Florião et al, 2016). On the other hand, in this study, a high prevalence was observed in the physiographic region of "Nautla" with 48.8%.…”

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Prevalence and risk factors of coccidiosis in calves from Veracruz, México

Olivares-Muñoz

Alonso-Díaz

Romero-Salas

et al. 2022

Rev. Bras. Parasitol. Vet.

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The objectives of the present study were: (1) to determine the prevalence of Eimeria spp. sporulated oocysts in calves from 26 Municipalities in the Central Zone of the State of Veracruz, Mexico, (2) to identify the Eimeria spp. infecting calves, and (3) to identify the risk factors associated with the presence of Eimeria spp. in tropical cattle. A total of 930 individual fecal samples were analyzed by using the McMaster technique; then, oocysts were maintained in 2.5% potassium dichromate to allow sporulation. The general prevalence of calves with Eimeria spp. oocysts was 39.7% (370/930). Of a total of 10 identified species, Eimeria canadensis was the most observed, followed by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii. The statistical analysis showed an association between the age of the calves (5 to 9 months), the presence of other animals, the physiographic regions and the restricted type of husbandry with the presence of Eimeria spp. in calves (P<0.05). Protective risk factors, such as: routine coprological analysis was also associated with a decrease in infection. These data demonstrate the presence of coccidia in cattle from the State of Veracruz, additionally to the necessary measures that must be taken to control this parasitosis.

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“…The proportion of both Nematode (OR=5.7, p< 0.05) and Eimeria species (OR=5.3, P< 0.05) infection was significantly higher in diarrheic calves than calves with normal faeces consistency. In dairy farms diarrhea was most frequently observed disorder in various parts (Tamrat et al, 2020;Żychlińska-Buczek et al, 2015;Megersa et al, 2009;Wudu et al, 2008). It is known that some Nematodes species and Eimeria species known to damage the intestinal epithelial cells leading to inflammation and cause diarrhea (Constable et al, 1017;Ramadan et al, 2015).…”

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Calves gastrointestinal nematodes and Eimeria prevalence and associated risk factors in dairy farms, southern Ethiopia

Hailu¹,

Asmare²,

Gebremedhin³

et al. 2022

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Dairy production is an important component of livestock farming in Ethiopia. Nevertheless, the productivity of the sector has been impacted negatively by the morbidity and mortality of replacement animals. A Cross-sectional study was, therefore, aimed at estimating the prevalence of Nematode and Eimeria infection in calves in Hawassa, Shashemene and Arsi Negelle, southern Ethiopia. To this end, a flotation technique was used to recover Nematode egg and Eimeria oocyst from rectally collected faeces. The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infection, Nematode and Eimeria species collectively, was 43.9% (95% CI=38.6-49.4). The estimated proportion of Nematode, Eimeria and mixed infection was 35.8%, 21.5% and 13.3%, respectively. Among the potential factors considered faecal consistency, age and study area were found to increase recovery of Nematode egg and Eimeria oocyst in faeces (p< 0.05). Area wise, the prevalence has been noted to be higher at Arsi Negelle followed by Hawassa and Shashemene (p< 0.05). Besides, younger and diarrheic calves were found more infected by Nematode and Eimeria species than their adult and non-diarrheic counterpart. Based on their morphological appearance, Strongyle type (20.3%), Trichuris (4.2%) and Ascaris (16.3%) eggs, Eimeria oocysts (21.5%) were observed. In the light of this finding, the authors would like to advise the need for strategic intervention.

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Epidemiological study on calf diarrhea and coccidiosis in dairy farms in Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia

Cited by 19 publications

References 18 publications

Dry Season Eimeria Infection in Dairy Cattle and Sheep in and Around Adama and Bishoftu Towns, Oromia, Ethiopia

Dry Season Eimeria Infection in Dairy Cattle and Sheep in and Around Adama and Bishoftu Towns, Oromia, Ethiopia

Prevalence and risk factors of coccidiosis in calves from Veracruz, México

Calves gastrointestinal nematodes and Eimeria prevalence and associated risk factors in dairy farms, southern Ethiopia

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