Diagnostic study of cryptosporidiosis in sheep in al-Qadisiyah province
Other Title(s)
دراسة التشخيصية لداء الأبواغ الخبيئة في الأغنام في محافظة القادسية
Joint Authors
al-Khalidi, Mansur Jadan Ali
Hamad, Wiam Abbas
Source
al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.87-91, 5 p.
Publisher
al-Qadisiyah University College of Veterinary Medicine
Publication Date
2016-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The present study was designed and conducted during the period from September 2015 until April 2016 to evaluate the microscopic features of the Cryptosporidium parasite, and using of ocular micrometer for determination of length and width of oocysts.
One hundred (100) fecal samples were collected from sheep from different areas in AL-Qadisiyah province.
Results of microscopic examination showed that the oocyst of parasite appeared oval or spherical in shape, measured from (4.5-5) µm, with a dark pink or red in color on a blue ground.
Fifty one 51(51%) sheep out 100 cases were positive.
The highest rate of infection was observed in (1-3) years of age with significant differences at (P<0.05) level.
There was no effects of sex on infection rate in sheep, and also observed that the highest rate (89%) was seen in November, while the least rate (11.1%) was in February, so has been showed significant differences at (P>0.05).
According to the area the highest rate of infection was (100%) that observed in Al-Shamia while the least rate of infection was (11.1%) that observed in Al-bidder and the different results showed in other regions with a significant difference at (P<0.05).
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hamad, Wiam Abbas& al-Khalidi, Mansur Jadan Ali. 2016. Diagnostic study of cryptosporidiosis in sheep in al-Qadisiyah province. al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences،Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.87-91.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hamad, Wiam Abbas& al-Khalidi, Mansur Jadan Ali. Diagnostic study of cryptosporidiosis in sheep in al-Qadisiyah province. al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences Vol. 15, no. 2 (2016), pp.87-91.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-819462
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hamad, Wiam Abbas& al-Khalidi, Mansur Jadan Ali. Diagnostic study of cryptosporidiosis in sheep in al-Qadisiyah province. al-Qadisiyah Journal of Veterinary Medicine Sciences. 2016. Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.87-91.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-819462
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 90-91
Record ID
BIM-819462