Ibsa Tasse* and Dawit Abiyi

Department of Veterinary Science, Fedis District Office of Agriculture, Eastern Hararghe, Oromia, Ethiopia

*Corresponding Author: Ibsa Tasse, Department of Veterinary Science, Fedis District Office of Agriculture, Eastern Hararghe, Oromia, Ethiopia.

Received: April 24, 2023; Published: June 06, 2023

Abstract

Background: Gastro-intestinal nematodiosis is one of the major problems which is responsible for serious economic losses due to production losses, morbidity and mortality of small ruminants.

Objectives: Across-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated factors of gastrointestinal nematode parasites in small ruminants.

Methods: A total of 219 small ruminants were sampled and examined for qualitative investigation using simple fecal floatation techniques.

Results: Out of 219 examined animals, 61.6% were infected with at least one nematode parasites. This finding showed Strongyle type nematode was recorded in 101(78.4%) which is the most prevalent in both species. Among considered risk factors, the prevalence of gastrointestinal nematodes was statistically significant association (P<0.05) with respect to species, sex and body conditions of animals.

Conclusion: This finding showed the higher prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode was observed in small ruminants. Thus practicing of strategic mass de-worming of small ruminants should be implemented in order to control and prevention of nematodiasis.

Keywords: Nematode; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Small Ruminants

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Citation

Citation: Ibsa Tasse and Dawit Abiyi. “Prevalence and Associated Factors of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Small Ruminants in Fedis District, Eastern Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia".Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 4.7 (2023): 16-20.

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