Gastrointestinal parasites of indigenous pigs ( Sus domesticus ) in south‐central Nepal

This case–control study compares the home garden and animal husbandry practices of households with and without xerophthalmic children in south-central Nepal, focusing on the relationship between these practices and household intake of vitamin A–rich foods. Eighty-one households with a child between the ages of one and six years diagnosed with xerophthalmia (cases) and 81 households with an age-matched, non-xerophthalmic child (controls) were studied. There was little difference between case and control households in the size of their gardens. However, case households were significantly less likely to plant carotenoid-rich vegetables from October to March than were control households (odds ratio, 0.39; 95% confidence interval, 0.16 to 0.96). The mean consumption of non-carotenoid-rich vegetables, but not of carotenoid-rich vegetables, increased linearly with garden size. Case households were significantly more likely than control households to rent domesticated animals from others (χ2 = 5.91; p < .05). Control households were more likely than case households to own chickens and pigeons (χ2 = 6.6–9.2; p < .05). During specific seasons, household meat consumption was significantly lower in case households, regardless of access to animals. Case households appeared to have significantly lower intakes of key vitamin A–rich foods, particularly green leaves and meat, regardless of their socio-economic level (as determined by ownership of material goods), access to animals, or availability of home gardens.

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Relating Hydrological Extremes with Area - A Case on Extreme Floods in South Central Nepal

Journal of Hydrology and Meteorology ◽

10.3126/jhm.v6i1.5487 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 44-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Suresh Marahatta ◽

Jagat Kumar Bhusal

Keyword(s):

Extreme Rainfall ◽

Flash Floods ◽

Central Nepal ◽

South Central ◽

Hilly Region ◽

Extreme Flood ◽

Depth Analysis ◽

Rainfall Depth ◽

History Of ◽

Forecasting System

Flash floods, debris flows and landslide disaster on the steep sloping terraces of hilly region are so challenging that even a real time hydro-meteorological forecasting system would not be applicable for all cases in Nepal. Flash floods are localized in short ranges with respect to time and distance; and it is very difficult to measure these flash floods in time. On the other hand, such phenomena need to be assessed for sustainable design of hydro- structures and for relocating the settlements from risk areas. A study was carried out to find the suitable relationship between area and extreme flood as well as area and extreme rainfall depth. Analysis is mainly based on the case of torrential rains in July 1993 over south central Nepal, which caused floods and debris torrents those were probably the worst in the disaster history of Nepal damaging lives and properties in Nepal during the 20th century. A relation for rainfall depth and other relation for specific flood are presented in this paper.Keywords: South-central Nepal; specific discharge; rainfall intensity; depth area duration.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jhm.v6i1.5487Journal of Hydrology and Meteorology, Vol. 6, No. 1 44-48

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Common Birds of Chitwan National Park, Nepal

Journal of Advanced Academic Research ◽

10.3126/jaar.v1i2.16585 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (2) ◽

pp. 19-26

Author(s):

Parveen Kumar Jha

Keyword(s):

Protected Area ◽

National Park ◽

Bird Species ◽

Point Of View ◽

Central Nepal ◽

South Central ◽

Tropical Vegetation ◽

Chitwan National Park ◽

Common Birds ◽

Very High

This research paper gives checklist of common birds of Chitwan National Park, which is a wild-life protected area in south-central Nepal. It covers tropical and sub-tropical vegetation. It is first protected area and includes 932 sq. km. Common birds observed are about 170 belonging to 48 Avian families during 2013-2014. Present investigator has very minutely observed birds in habitat conditions. Bird species were recognized by very high binocular. Birds were thoroughly studied from point of view of Taxonomy. Machans were also erected for observing birds.

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Retrospective Study of Snakebites in Nawalpur Snakebite Treatment Center, South-central Nepal

Advances in Clinical Toxicology ◽

10.23880/act-16000138 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Pandey DP

Keyword(s):

Retrospective Study ◽

Treatment Center ◽

Central Nepal ◽

South Central

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The Role of Extreme Weather Events, Mass Movements, and Land Use Changes in Increasing Natural Hazards: a Report of the Causes of the Recent Damage Incurred in South-Central Nepal during 19-20 July 1993

10.53055/icimod.155 ◽

1993 ◽

Author(s):

K. B. Thapa ◽

M. R. Dhital ◽

N. Khanal

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Natural Hazards ◽

Land Use Changes ◽

Extreme Weather ◽

Extreme Weather Events ◽

Mass Movements ◽

Central Nepal ◽

South Central ◽

Weather Events

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Epidemiology of anemia among 4- to 17-month-old children living in south central Nepal

European Journal of Clinical Nutrition ◽

10.1038/sj.ejcn.1602306 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 60 (2) ◽

pp. 228-235 ◽

Cited By ~ 45

Author(s):

E H Siegel ◽

R J Stoltzfus ◽

S K Khatry ◽

S C LeClerq ◽

J Katz ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Central Nepal ◽

South Central

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Windstorm vulnerability of residential buildings and infrastructures in south-central Nepal

Journal of Wind Engineering and Industrial Aerodynamics ◽

10.1016/j.jweia.2020.104113 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 198 ◽

pp. 104113 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Dipendra Gautam ◽

Rabindra Adhikari ◽

Pratyush Jha ◽

Rajesh Rupakhety ◽

Mukesh Yadav

Keyword(s):

Residential Buildings ◽

Central Nepal ◽

South Central

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A study of the linkage of poverty alleviation with self-care in South Central Nepal

Leprosy Review ◽

10.47276/lr.88.3.306 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 88 (3) ◽

pp. 306-317 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Hugh Cross ◽

Kerstin Beise ◽

Ramesh Choudhary

Keyword(s):

Poverty Alleviation ◽

Self Care ◽

Central Nepal ◽

South Central

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Characteristics of zoonotic gastrointestinal parasite infections in owned dogs. Lima-Peru

Ciencia Veterinaria ◽

10.19137/cienvet202022205 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (2) ◽

pp. 157-168

Author(s):

Patricia Luciana Shiroma Tamashiro ◽

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Keyword(s):

Toxocara Canis ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasite ◽

South Central ◽

Mixed Breed ◽

Parasite Infections ◽

Concentration Test ◽

Stool Samples ◽

Flotation Concentration ◽

Zoonotic Parasites

Urban growth in Peru is accompanied by an increase in dog ownership. Which constitutes a potential risk in the transmission of zoonotic diseases. The objective of the research was to describe the characteristics of the zoonotic gastrointestinal parasite infections in dogs with an owner. For this, 296 stool samples from patients treated in veterinary clinics located in the districts of South Central (Miraflores, Chorrillos) and South (San Juan de Miraflores) Lima were analyzed. Of which 288 were positive for gastrointestinal zoonotic parasites during the period 2015 - 2018. Likewise, the direct examination and the flotation concentration test were carried out to identify zoonotic parasites. Regarding the results, infection caused by Giardia spp (66,3%) was the most frequent, followed by Toxocara canis (18,8%), Ancylostoma caninum (3,5%) and Dypilidium caninum (2,4 %). Likewise, a higher frequency of parasites was observed in the diarrheal feces of male dogs (52,8%) of small breeds (43,8%). Mixed-breed dogs (12,2%), English Bulldog (10%) and Labrador retriever (9,7%) were the most frequently infected. It is concluded that 97,3% of the owned dogs were infected with zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites, which constitutes a problem for public health.

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