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Major helminth parasites of Camelus dromedarius in afar pastoral area of Ethiopia | ||
| Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences | ||
| Article 19, Volume 33, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 117-122 PDF (646.66 K) | ||
| Document Type: Research Paper | ||
| DOI: 10.33899/ijvs.2019.125524.1046 | ||
| Author | ||
| Angesom Hadush Desta* | ||
| Aksum University-Shire Campus, College of Agriculture, Department of Animal Sciences, P.O. Box 314, Shire, Ethiopia | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Camel internal parasites are among important camel health problems which are often affecting camel production and productivity. A cross-sectional study was carried out in camels to study the major helminth parasites in selected districts of Afar regional state of Ethiopia. Coprological examination and key informants interview were done to collect the required data in the study areas. Fecal sample was collected from a total of 384 camels and about 76.04% (292) were found to harbor at least one helminth parasite. According to the flotation and sedimentation techniques, Trichostrongyle egg (71.6%) was found with higher prevalence followed by coccidia (69.9%). In the mixed infestation, occurrence of two parasites together (31.9%) was with higher prevalence and occurrence of five parasites together (4.4%) was the lowest one. According to the key informants, the occurrence and transmission of these parasites is higher in the study areas due to aggregation of camels in the cross-border salt trade and mixing of camel herds at watering and feeding points. Furthermore, there was no adequate seasonal and programmed treatment due to drug shortage. Therefore, collaborative parasitic control and prevention measure and public education on modern camel husbandry should be delivered. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Coccidian; Floatation; Mixed infestation; Trichostrongyle | ||
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