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Risk Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Helminths among Indigenous Donkeys (Equus asinus) in Northeastern Nigeria
Joint Authors
Jajere, Saleh Mohammed
Rabana Lawal, Jallailudeen
Mohammed Bello, Amina
Wakil, Yakaka
Aliyu Turaki, Usman
Waziri, Ibrahim
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aim.
This survey study was conducted from April 2014 through March 2015 in Bauchi, Yobe, and Gombe states, northeastern Nigeria, to explore the risk factors associated with the occurrence of gastrointestinal helminthosis among indigenous donkeys (Equus asinus).
Materials and Methods.
A total of six hundred fresh faecal samples were randomly collected from indigenous donkeys of varying age, sex, and settlements.
Simple flotation and sedimentation techniques were used for the detection of helminths eggs.
Results.
Three gastrointestinal nematode parasites were encountered including Strongyle, Parascaris equorum, and Oxyuris equi.
An overall prevalence of 98.3% was obtained, of which 78.3%, 40.3%, and 17.5% were, respectively, from Strongyle, Parascaris equorum, and Oxyuris equi.
Age, sex, and season were not statistically associated with the risk of helminth infection as were the different study areas ( p > 0.05 ).
However, body condition score, settlement, anthelminthic medication history, and management practices were significantly associated with the risk of gastrointestinal helminthosis.
Statistically high prevalence of helminthic infections was observed in donkeys, with poor (thin) body condition, from rural settlements, that were not dewormed and raised under poor management systems ( p < 0.001 ).
Conclusion.
It is concluded from the study that gastrointestinal helminths particularly Strongyle were endemic among the indigenous donkeys in northeastern Nigeria.
Further control and preventive measures were discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jajere, Saleh Mohammed& Rabana Lawal, Jallailudeen& Mohammed Bello, Amina& Wakil, Yakaka& Aliyu Turaki, Usman& Waziri, Ibrahim. 2016. Risk Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Helminths among Indigenous Donkeys (Equus asinus) in Northeastern Nigeria. Scientifica،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117636
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jajere, Saleh Mohammed…[et al.]. Risk Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Helminths among Indigenous Donkeys (Equus asinus) in Northeastern Nigeria. Scientifica No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117636
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jajere, Saleh Mohammed& Rabana Lawal, Jallailudeen& Mohammed Bello, Amina& Wakil, Yakaka& Aliyu Turaki, Usman& Waziri, Ibrahim. Risk Factors Associated with the Occurrence of Gastrointestinal Helminths among Indigenous Donkeys (Equus asinus) in Northeastern Nigeria. Scientifica. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1117636
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1117636