The prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites of carnivores in university zoological gardens in South West Nigeria

Adeniyi,; Morenikeji, Olajumoke A.; Emikpe, BO

doi:10.5897/jvmah2014.0336

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“…Previously, different workers have reported the prevalence of similar parasitic infection in captive zoo animals from Nigeria, Italy, and Malaysia and among workers and inmates in a Nigerian zoo [ 10 - 12 , 21 , 22 ]. However, the prevalence was higher than reported earlier by other authors [ 1 , 23 , 24 ]. The eggs/oocysts of six different types of parasites were observed in the study including strongyle (67%), Strongyloides spp.…”

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Prevalence of parasitic infection in captive wild animals in Bir Moti Bagh mini zoo (Deer Park), Patiala, Punjab

Mir¹,

Dua²,

Singla³

et al. 2016

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Aim:The study was conducted to know the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of captive wild animals at Bir Moti Bagh Mini Zoo (Deer Park), Patiala, Punjab.Materials and Methods:A total of 31 fecal samples from eight species of captive animals including Civet cat (Viverra zibetha), Porcupine (Hystrix indica), Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus), Spotted deer (Axis axis), Black buck (Antelope cervicapra), Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor), Hog deer (Axis porcinus), and Barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak) were screened using classical parasitological techniques including sedimentation and floatation technique.Results:Out of 31 fecal samples examined, 20 were positive for parasitic ova/oocysts of different species indicating an overall prevalence of 68.0%. The six different types of parasites observed in the study included strongyle (67%), Strongyloides spp. (14%), coccidia (38%), Trichuris spp. (19%), ascarid (10%), and Capillaria spp. (10%). Strongyles were the most common parasites observed (67%) followed by coccidia (38%). Mixed helminth and protozoan infection were observed in 48% of animals. No cestode or trematodes were detected during the study.Conclusion:The high prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites without overt clinical signs of disease or mortality as observed in this study is suggestive of subclinical infection. The findings will help in formulating the appropriate deworming protocol for parasitic control in these captive animals.

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Prevalence of parasitic infection in captive wild animals in Bir Moti Bagh mini zoo (Deer Park), Patiala, Punjab

Mir¹,

Dua²,

Singla³

et al. 2016

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“…Sex specific prevalence rates were 34.72% for male dogs and 28.00% for the female dogs. Monthly distribution of prevalence rates were 34.78% in October, 47.06% in November, 25 This agrees with previous works in Nigeria with similar high prevalence [15,16,17]. These findings affirm the potential environmental contamination with faeces of dogs which raises public health concern and constitutes health hazard to human population.…”

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Prevalence of Zoonotic Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites (ZGIHP) of Dogs Presented to the Small Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State

Felix¹,

Mde²,

Emmanuel³

et al. 2019

Scientific Research Journal

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Dogs are the most common pet animals worldwide and have been reported to be hosts of many intestinal parasites of zoonotic importance globally. In Nigeria, gastrointestinal helminthes of dogs is currently endemic in 20 of the 36 states including Benue state.Out of 97 samples analysed 32 (32.99%) were positive of at least one of the parasites over a period of 4 months (October 2016-January 2017). There was higher occurrence of single infection 28(87.5%) than concurrent mixed infections 4(12.5%). The Helminth parasites recovered from dog's faeces were Ancylostoma caninum 30(30.93%) and Dipylidium caninum 6 (6.12%). There was no significant difference in prevalence with respect to age (P=0.300), breed (P=0.137), sex (P=0.538), month (P=0.443) and location (P=0.540). However, there was higher prevalence in young, local, male dogs.This study showed that there is high prevalence of ZGIHP of dogs in Makurdi. This can be a potential source of infection to other healthy dogs and humans.There is a need to continuously carryout public enlightenment campaign on the dangers of infection with helminthes by the appropriate agencies. A wider study should be carried out for a longer period to cover all seasons and possible dog ownership in the city.

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“…the most important is to set accurate diagnosis to prevent further infection or reinfection (Ilic et al,2016). Jackals share their habitats with domestic dogs and a wide variety of wild carnivores across their distribution range and the high similarity with canine parasites (Taylor et al, 2007 andAdeniyi et al,2015). The vast majority of parasites recorded in golden jackal are shared with domestic dogs or even domestic cats.…”

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Enteric parasites with zoonotic importance in jackal (Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758).

Jannat¹,

Khanum²,

Zaman³

et al. 2020

Natl. J. Life. Sci.

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The investigation was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in jackal of Barisal, Bangladesh. The study period was May,2017-April,2018. Out of 30 jackal, 25 jackal (83.33%) were infected by different species of parasites. The association of age, sex of the hosts and season were also observed. Fecal analyses were screened via using Formol-Ether concentration technique for parasite ova, cysts, oocysts and larvae. During the study period, total thirteen species of parasites were identified. Among them Toxocara canis had highest prevalence rate (83.33%) and higher prevalence followed by Isospora spp. (76.67%), Ancylostoma spp. (76.67%), Echinococcus granulosus (53.33%) and Mesocestoides lineatus (53.33%). The prevalence of parasites in jackal was highest in 4-5 years age group (85.71%) and 8-9 years age group (85.71%) and was statistically significant (p<0.05). In all years age groups, Toxocara canis had highest prevalence (85.71%). Females (100%) had higher infection than the males (76.92%). Statistically it was also significant (p<0.05). The parasites which had higher prevalence rate in females were Toxocara canis (100%) and Isospora sp. (82.35). Ancylostoma spp. (76.92%), Toxocara canis and Isospora sp. (69.23%) had higher prevalence rate in males. Prevalence of parasite species in jackal was highest in summer (100%) and in winter (100%) and was statistically significant (p<0.05). From the above result, it could be stated that jackal act as zoonotic agent which is a threat for human health.

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The prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites of carnivores in university zoological gardens in South West Nigeria

Cited by 14 publications

References 16 publications

Prevalence of parasitic infection in captive wild animals in Bir Moti Bagh mini zoo (Deer Park), Patiala, Punjab

Prevalence of parasitic infection in captive wild animals in Bir Moti Bagh mini zoo (Deer Park), Patiala, Punjab

Prevalence of Zoonotic Gastrointestinal Helminth Parasites (ZGIHP) of Dogs Presented to the Small Animal Clinic of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Benue State

Enteric parasites with zoonotic importance in jackal (Canis aureus Linnaeus, 1758).

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