Morbidity Parameters Associated with Gastrointestinal Tract Nematodes in Sheep in Dabat District, Northwest Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Seyoum, Zewdu
Getnet, Kalkidan
Chanie, Mersha
Derso, Samuel
Fentahun, Shumye
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-02-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gastrointestinal nematode (GIN) infections of sheep and their interaction with selected morbidity parameters were studied in smallholder farms.
120 faecal samples were collected and examined using faecal flotation to determine nematode infection in sheep.
Thus, the study demonstrated overall prevalence of 57.5% GIN infections, while the mean faecal egg count (FEC) was 517.5 EPG.
The severity of GIN infection was determined based on EPG as a mild infection (EPG <500), 55.1%, moderate infection (EPG = 500–1500), 30.4%, and heavy infection (EPG >1500), 14.6%.
Five genera of nematodes were identified using coproculture: Haemonchus (33.3%), Trichostrongylus (26.7%), Bunostomum (20%), Oesophagostomum (13.3%), and Cooperia (6.7%).
A significant difference was observed in the mean FEC among the FC (P<0.001), FAMACHA© score (P<0.01), and the BCS of the animals (P<0.001).
FEC was positively correlated with the FAMACHA© score (FS), while FC and BCS were negatively correlated.
Thus, FAMACHA© chart can suggest well the severity of nematode infections and can serve as a suitable on-farm tool to identify nematode-infected sheep and gives a guide to identify sheep that need to be treated with an anthelmintic.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Seyoum, Zewdu& Getnet, Kalkidan& Chanie, Mersha& Derso, Samuel& Fentahun, Shumye. 2018. Morbidity Parameters Associated with Gastrointestinal Tract Nematodes in Sheep in Dabat District, Northwest Ethiopia. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129609
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Seyoum, Zewdu…[et al.]. Morbidity Parameters Associated with Gastrointestinal Tract Nematodes in Sheep in Dabat District, Northwest Ethiopia. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129609
American Medical Association (AMA)
Seyoum, Zewdu& Getnet, Kalkidan& Chanie, Mersha& Derso, Samuel& Fentahun, Shumye. Morbidity Parameters Associated with Gastrointestinal Tract Nematodes in Sheep in Dabat District, Northwest Ethiopia. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1129609
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1129609