Prevalence and Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infection in Goats in Sironko District, Eastern Uganda

Abstract

This study investigated the prevalence and risk factors of gastrointestinal parasite (GIP) infections in goats in Sironko District. Randomly selected livestock farmers (28) were interviewed. Two hundred twenty (220) faecal and blood samples were analysed using laboratory techniques. The overall prevalence of GIP was 74.5 percent. Nematodes were the most prevalent (61.8%). The level of GIP infections were; Eimeria (37.7%), Haemonchus contortus (36.4%), Trichostrongylus (43.6%), Strongyloides (14.6%), Strongyle (12.7%), Nematodirus (0.9%), Moneizia (14.55%) and Fasciola (11.82%). Further analysis showed high (48.6%) anaemia in adult goats. The most significant risk factors were location of farm (p=0.001), production system (p=0.045) and frequency of deworming (p=0.023). It is concluded that there is a high prevalence of GIP linked with heavy infection in the area. Therefore, it is imperative to promote agricultural adaptation strategies that will strengthen thefarmers’ resilience.

Variation in response of Mubende, Boer and Boer x Mubende goat breeds to gastrointestinal nematode infection under field conditions in Uganda

“…This has been attributed to variations in temperature and rainfall patterns in different locations that negatively influence patterns of parasite infective stages and their severity (Ratanapob et al, 2012) [24] . This as well concurred with other reports by Kantzoura et al (2011) [25] , Mushonga et al (2018) [26] and Namutosi et al (2020) [27] . Increasing flock size has been reported to increase worm egg shedding on pasture as stocking density and level of intensification increases on such farms (Magona and Musisi, 2002; Namutosi et al, 2020) [6,27] .…”

“…This as well concurred with other reports by Kantzoura et al (2011) [25] , Mushonga et al (2018) [26] and Namutosi et al (2020) [27] . Increasing flock size has been reported to increase worm egg shedding on pasture as stocking density and level of intensification increases on such farms (Magona and Musisi, 2002; Namutosi et al, 2020) [6,27] . Boer x Mubende goats and Mubende goats had highly significant negative effect on worm infection while Boer goats exhibited significant negative effect on FEC, suggesting that different goat breeds exhibited varying levels of host resistance to worm infection.…”

Anthelmintic Resistance of Gastrointestinal Nematodes of Communally-Grazing Goats in Humbo District, Southern Ethiopia

“…Goat production has a significant role in the livestock industry worldwide, especially in poorer nations, where it helps ensure food and nutritional security, incomes, and sustainable agriculture. 1 However, diseases caused by parasites, particularly gastrointestinal nematodes (GINs) can greatly affect their productivity and profitability. 2 , 3 Their control is mainly based on the use of three chemical classes of anthelmintics: benzimidazoles (BZ), macrocyclic lactones (ML), and imidazothiazoles including levamisole (LEV).…”

Coccidiosis in Small Ruminant and Antiparasitic Activity of Essential Oils

“…Sheep and goats have been recognized as important livestock that contributes significantly to the food security and economy of developing countries (Thlama et al, 2016). Goat production is an important component of the livestock sector that contributes to food and nutritional security, incomes and sustainable agriculture especially in developing countries (Namutosi et al, 2019). Sheep are regarded as being one type of potential livestock that are widely raised invarious regions around the world for both purposes of producing meat and wool (Gondipon and Malaka, 2021).…”