Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths Species in Cattle Raised at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

J. Jonathan; O. E. Opeyemi and W. B. Emmanuel

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Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2023; 31(1): 26-31

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Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths Species in Cattle Raised at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

J. Jonathan, O. E. Opeyemi and W. B. Emmanuel.

Abstract
Helminths are worm-like parasites that live in the gut of animals or humans that feed on the host to obtain nourishment and protection, sometimes causing morbidity and mortality if not treated. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths Species in Cattle at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Faecal sedimentation methods were carried out to detect the presence of parasitic infections. Faecal egg and oocyst counts were carried out using the McMaster technique. A total of 72 (100%) fecal samples consisting of 52 (72.2%) females and 20 (27.80%) males were examined. McMaster has an overall prevalence of 40(55.5%), and 2 (2.8%) Strongyloides and Monienzia sp. while sedimentation techniques show the prevalence of 38(52.8%) and 1(1.4%) Paramphistomium sp. Trichuris and Haemonchus sp. No significant differences (p < 0.05) in the occurrence of parasitic helminths in the samples with respect to locations and techniques used. Fecal samples were examined among the sexes, females had 2(10.0%) and age group >18 years with 2(3.2%) co-infected with helminths. Across the breed, white Fulani had 2(3.2%) mixed infections compared to other breeds. The study revealed that GIT parasitic helminths infections prevalence is common among white Fulani cattle probably due to open grazing and scavenging. There is a need to sensitize nomads on deworming to mitigate the GIT infections and improve animal health status.

Key words: Prevalence, Helminths, Infections, Cattle, Ogun State

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Jonathan J, . Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths Species in Cattle Raised at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci.. 2023; 31(1): 26-31. doi:10.4314/njbas.v31i1.3

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Jonathan, J. & (2023) Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths Species in Cattle Raised at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nig. J. Basic Appl. Sci., 31 (1), 26-31. doi:10.4314/njbas.v31i1.3

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Jonathan, J., and O. E. Opeyemi and W. B. Emmanuel. 2023. Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths Species in Cattle Raised at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 31 (1), 26-31. doi:10.4314/njbas.v31i1.3

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Jonathan, J., and O. E. Opeyemi and W. B. Emmanuel. "Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths Species in Cattle Raised at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria." Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 31 (2023), 26-31. doi:10.4314/njbas.v31i1.3

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Jonathan, J. & (2023) Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Helminths Species in Cattle Raised at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 31 (1), 26-31. doi:10.4314/njbas.v31i1.3

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