Occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites in goat kids

Fecal samples from male and female goat kids, of different breeds and up to one year of age, were analyzed to determine egg and oocyst counts per gram of feces (EPG and OPG, respectively), and fecal culturing was performed to identify nematode genera. Helminth eggs and Eimeria spp. oocysts were found in 93.06% (188/202) and 77.22% (156/202) of the fecal samples, respectively. From fecal cultures, the following genera were identified: Cooperia in 11.88% (24/202), Haemonchus in 51.98% (105/202), Oesophagostomum in 9.4% (19/202), Strongyloides in 5.94 (12/202) and Trichostrongylus in 20.79% (42/202) of the samples. The Eimeria species found were E. alijevi in 25.24% (51/202), E. arloingi in 7.42% (15/202), E. caprina in 2.97% (6/202), E. caprovina in 10.39% (21/202), E. christenseni in 4.45% (9/202), E. joklchijevi in 11.38% (23/202), E. hirci in 9.4% (19/202) and E. ninakohlyakimovae in 28.71% (58/202) samples. Among the gastrointestinal parasites, the genus Haemonchus and two Eimeria species (E. ninakohlyakimovae and E. alijevi) were predominants.

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Effect of Agro-ecological Zone, Age, and Sex on Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Maseru District, Lesotho

World s Veterinary Journal ◽

10.54203/scil.2021.wvj31 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 242-248

Author(s):

Masara Elizabeth Nts’aoana ◽

Setsumi Mots’oene Molapo ◽

Paseka Kompi

Keyword(s):

Parasite Prevalence ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Egg Load ◽

Ecological Zone ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Fecal Egg Count ◽

One Year ◽

Coccidian Infection ◽

Age And Sex

Gastrointestinal parasites are considered to be silent killers of animals. The objective of the current study was to determine the effect of the agro-ecological zone, age, and sex on the parasite prevalence and fecal egg/oocyst count in donkeys residing in Lesotho. A total number of 720 fecal samples were collected rectally from 120 indigenous donkeys that were randomly selected from the highlands, foothills, and lowlands of Maseru district, Lesotho. The fecal samples were collected every two months for one year and examined using the floatation technique. The overall prevalence for nematodes, coccidia, and cestodes in donkeys were 87.78%, 4.31%, and 1.53%, respectively. The highest nematode prevalence and intensity were detected in the donkeys of highlands. The coccidian infection was lower in the lowlands while cestodes infection was more prevalent in the foothills. Donkey’s age had an impact on the nematode fecal egg load but did not affect the prevalence of nematodes in donkeys. Age did not significantly affect the prevalence and fecal egg/oocyst count of cestodes and coccidia. Male donkeys had a higher prevalence and fecal egg count of cestodes. In conclusion, the nematodes were found to be the major gastrointestinal parasites of donkeys in the Maseru district. Therefore, there is a need to design a sustainable strategy aimed at controlling the gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys.

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Review on Prevalence and risk fa Review on Prevalence and risk factors of Eimeria species in Buffaloes

Al-Qadisiyah Journal Of Pure Science ◽

10.29350/qjps.2021.26.4.1316 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. 9-18

Author(s):

Zainab A. Makawi

Keyword(s):

Eimeria Species ◽

River Buffalo ◽

Pathogenic Species ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Buffalo Calves ◽

Livestock Disease ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

The World ◽

One Year ◽

Eimeria Infection

Abstract The research was performed in order to investigate the prevalence of Eimeria spp in buffalo. Coccidiosis, is a common livestock disease include water buffaloes and nothing is known about the most pathogenic species of Eimeria. Since the highest prevalence of oocyst shedding and incidence of disease occurs in buffalo calves less than one year of age. The omnipresent occurrence and negative effects of the infection on health and buffalo growth output are taken into account. Therefore, both farmers and veterinarians should pay greater attention to infections with Eimeria spp. And there is little analysis of data reported in Iraq and the world regarding Eimeria infection in river buffalo spp.

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Prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites of calves in Mirsarai Upazilla of Chittagong district of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.3329/bjas.v42i2.18494 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 42 (2) ◽

pp. 139-142

Author(s):

TC Nath ◽

MJU Bhuiyan ◽

MS Alam

Keyword(s):

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Fasciola Gigantica ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Faecal Examination ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Eimeria Spp

To investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of calves, 450 feacal samples were collected from Mirsarai Upazilla of Chittagong District of Bangladesh during the period from 2011 to 2012. Fecal samples of calves aged up to 6 months of three different genotypes were examined for gastrointestinal parasites. The results of faecal examination revealed that 54.22% calves were infected with some of the parasites. Toxocara spp (22.66%), Eimeria spp (17.33%), Strongyloides spp (6.44%), gastrointestinal strongyles (3.78%), Moniezia spp (01.78%), Trichuris spp (01.56%) and Fasciola gigantica (0.66%) were found. We found eggs of Toxocara spp eggs, Strongyloides spp eggs and oocysts of Eimeria spp during the age of first month, gastrointestinal strongyles eggs and Moniezia eggs at/during/within the age of 3 months and eggs of Trichuris spp and Fasciola gigantic during the age of five months of age. Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in Local, Shahiwal cross and Holstein Frisian cross were 46%, 52% and 62%, respectively. The age and genotype of the calves and the locality of investigations might have influenced the prevalence of the parasitic infections. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v42i2.18494 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2013. 42 (2): 139-142

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Eimeria infections in goats in Southern Portugal

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária ◽

10.1590/s1984-29612014051 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 280-286 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Liliana Machado Ribeiro da Silva ◽

Maria João Martins Vila-Viçosa ◽

Telmo Nunes ◽

Anja Taubert ◽

Carlos Hermosilla ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Eimeria Species ◽

Clinical Signs ◽

Intestinal Infection ◽

Dairy Goats ◽

Diagnostic Investigation ◽

Highly Pathogenic ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

Southern Portugal ◽

Prevalent Species

Coccidiosis caused by Eimeria species is a major form of intestinal infection affecting intensively and semi-intensively reared goats. The province of Alentejo is the main goat-producing area in Portugal. Therefore, all 15 Serpentina goat farms in Alentejo were analyzed regarding the occurrence and diversity of Eimeria species. Fecal samples obtained from 144 animals (52.1% dairy goats, 47.9% pre-pubertal goats) were examined using the modified McMaster technique to determine the number of oocysts per gram of feces. Eimeria spp. oocysts were present in 98.61% of the fecal samples and, overall, nine different Eimeria species were identified. The most prevalent species were E. ninakohlyakimovae (88%) and E. arloingi (85%), followed by E. alijevi (63%) and E. caprovina(63%). The average number of oocysts shed was significantly lower in dairy goats than in pre-adult animals. Astonishingly, no clinical signs of coccidiosis were observed in any of the animals examined, even though they were shedding high numbers of oocysts and were infected with highly pathogenic species. Thus, implementation of routine diagnostic investigation of the occurrence and diversity of caprine Eimeria species may be a useful tool for determination and better understanding of their potential economic impact on goat herds in southern Portugal.

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Occurrences of gastrointestinal parasites in fecal samples from domestic dogs in São Paulo, SP, Brazil

Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária ◽

10.1590/s1984-29612016081 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 25 (4) ◽

pp. 435-440 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Juliana Isabel Giuli da Silva Ferreira ◽

Hilda Fátima Jesus Pena ◽

Sérgio Santos Azevedo ◽

Marcelo Bahia Labruna ◽

Solange Maria Gennari

Keyword(s):

Toxocara Canis ◽

Sao Paulo ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Metropolitan Region ◽

Fisher Exact Test ◽

São Paulo ◽

Chi Square ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Exact Test ◽

One Year

Abstract Occurrences of gastrointestinal parasites were assessed in fecal samples from 3,099 dogs in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, SP, that were treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the University of São Paulo Veterinary School. The samples were analyzed using the flotation and centrifugal sedimentation methods. The results were compared with those from previous studies (at different times). The frequency of each parasite was correlated with the dogs’ ages, breeds and gender, as well as the occurrences of diarrhea and the use of anthelmintics, by means of the chi-square or Fisher exact test. Partitioned chi-square tests were used to compare occurrences of each parasite and the times analyzed. Out of the total number of samples, 20.5% were positive and 16.1% (102/635) of these presented more than one genus of parasites. Ancylostoma spp. (7.1%) and Giardia spp. (5.5%) were the most frequent helminths and protozoa, respectively. Ancylostoma spp. was associated (p<0.05) with age (over one year), mixed breeds, sex (male) and no use of anthelmintics. Dogs under one year and mixed breeds were associated with occurrences of Toxocara canis; and younger dogs with Giardia spp., Cryptosporidium spp. and Cystoisospora spp. Giardia spp. were also associated with dogs with a defined breed (p<0.05). All the parasites analyzed presented lower incidence in the last period analyzed than in the previous periods.

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The Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Native Dogs in Palestine

Iranian Journal of Parasitology ◽

10.18502/ijpa.v16i3.7097 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rateb A. Othman ◽

Sameh Abuseir

Keyword(s):

Intestinal Parasites ◽

Toxocara Canis ◽

Similar Rate ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Stray Dogs ◽

Pet Dogs ◽

Gender And Age ◽

Significant Difference ◽

One Year

Background: Dogs play an important role in transmission of parasites and zoonotic diseases, especially in developing countries. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of internal parasites in stray and pet dogs in Palestine. Methods: Fecal samples were collected during the period between Jan to May 2019. A total of 150 fecal samples were collected and tested for parasites using sedimentation and flotation techniques. The targeted dogs were both pet dogs and stray dogs and were grouped according to gender and age. Results: Although there was no significant difference in infestation between males and females, the prevalence rate of infestation in males was 63.1% compared to females 72.4%. Dogs of ages under one year had similar rate of infestation compared to older dogs with a rate of 67.3% and 67.4% respectively. Infestations were significantly higher (P<0.05) in stray dogs 81.4% compared to pet dogs 48.4%. The highest infestation rate was with Toxocara canis 46.0% followed by Dipylidium caninum 23.0%, Echinococcus spp. 14.0% ,Isosopora canis 9.0%, Ancylostoma caninum 8.0%, Giarda spp. 5.0%, Strongyloides spp. 4.0%, Trichuris vulpis 3.0%, and Cryptosporidium spp. 3.0%. Conclusion: Local dogs in Palestine, especially stray dogs, are infested with different types of intestinal parasites that may cause many common and non-common diseases to humans. To prevent the spread of these parasites, future public health should be proposed and applied by authorities to achieve a healthy status of the residents in the country. Health awareness spread among people about the seriousness of the diseases transmitted by dogs must also be activated.

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand

Veterinary World ◽

10.14202/vetworld.2021.2091-2096 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2091-2096

Author(s):

Sirikanda Thanasuwan ◽

Supawadee Piratae ◽

Anupong Tankrathok

Keyword(s):

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Parasitic Infections ◽

Intermediate Hosts ◽

Double Infection ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Acetate Concentration ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

Fasciola Spp ◽

And Control ◽

Concentration Methods

Background and Aim: Parasitic infections are one of the major problems to the production of cattle in Thailand. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand. Materials and Methods: A total of 333 fecal samples of cattle were collected directly from the rectum. The fecal samples were subjected to formalin-ethyl acetate concentration methods for examination. The eggs or oocysts were identified based on the morphology and size of the eggs or oocysts. Results: Out of 333 fecal samples examined, 320 were found positive for GI parasitic infections with a prevalence of 96.09%. Overall, among the prevalence of nematodes, trematodes, and protozoa, the most prevalent parasites were Strongyle-type 278 (84.24%), followed by Strongyloides spp. 54 (16.36%) and Trichuris spp. 75 (22.73%), while Protozoan oocyst recorded Eimeria spp. amounted to 131 (39.7%). Fasciola spp. and Paramphistomum spp. were 67 (20.30%) and 81 (24.55%), respectively. Most of the positive fecal samples were infected with the double infection which has the highest prevalence rate of about 40.24%, followed by single, three, and 4-5 types of parasites 30.63, 16.82, and 7.21%, respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests that Kalasin Province is highly endemic for GI parasites and this area may be an important source for an outbreak. Therefore, every household should deworm its cattle and eliminate and control snails as intermediate hosts. Findings from this study provide information that will assist in improving the cattle in Kalasin Province for better production and higher profitability.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with Eimeria species infection in cattle of different geographical regions of Indonesia

Veterinary World ◽

10.14202/vetworld.2021.2339-2345 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 2339-2345

Author(s):

Fitrine Ekawasti ◽

Raden Wisnu Nurcahyo ◽

Lintang Winantya Firdausy ◽

April Hari Wardhana ◽

Dyah Haryuningtyas Sawitri ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Beef Cattle ◽

Eimeria Species ◽

Economic Losses ◽

Intensive Management ◽

Adult Cattle ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Geographical Regions ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

Intensively Managed

Background and Aim: Eimeria spp. are gastrointestinal protozoans that affect animal productivity, thereby causing symptoms that range from bloody diarrhea to death. These symptoms cause economic losses to farmers. The distribution of Eimeria spp. in cattle has, therefore, been reported to have spread widely, especially in the tropics and subtropics. Indonesia is a tropical country at high risk of Eimeria infections. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and risk factors related to the levels of eimeriosis in beef cattle originating from different geographic areas in Indonesia. Materials and Methods: Here, 817 fecal samples were collected from beef cattle in Indonesia, including 282 calves, 535 adults, 530 males, and 287 females. In addition, 156 semi-intensively and 661 intensively managed cattle were randomly collected. Then, fecal samples were analyzed by parasitology examinations. Results: Screening examination using the sugar flotation modification method showed that Eimeria spp. were prevalent in Indonesia, as 65.4% of the bacterial strain was detected. The prevalence of identified Eimeria spp. in Indonesia was highest in North Maluku (Maluku Island) (94.1%), whereas the lowest levels were observed in West Java (24.0%) (Java Island). The prevalence was also found to be higher in males (79.3%) than females (51.9%). Similarly, levels in semi-intensively managed cattle (66.7%) were higher than those subjected to intensive management (65.9%). However, its prevalence in calf and adult cattle was similar. Conclusion: Bovine eimeriosis spp. were detected at high prevalence in Indonesia, and high-level risks were observed in infected males, including those under the semi-intensive management. In addition, although the results from oocyst examinations were based on qualitative analysis, the endemicity levels of Eimeria spp. among farms in Indonesia should be considered because Eimeria spp. were distributed in most parts of Indonesia. Based on the results of this study, we provide the first information about the prevalence of bovine eimeriosis from different geographical locations in Indonesia, which have differing climates associated with the level of the existing risk factors. Hence, farmers are advised to pay more attention to strict biosecurity techniques on their farms, thereby favoring the early control of bovine eimeriosis.

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Eimeria spp. (Apicomplexa: Eimeriidae) in Didelphis aurita Wied-Neuwied, 1826 (Didelphimorphia: Didelphidae) and description of a new species infecting this opossum

Zootaxa ◽

10.11646/zootaxa.4878.3.8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4878 (3) ◽

pp. 572-580

Author(s):

MARCOS ANTÔNIO BEZERRA-SANTOS ◽

BÁRBARA CRISTINA FÉLIX NOGUEIRA ◽

RAFAEL ANTONIO NASCIMENTO RAMOS ◽

DONALD W. DUSZYNSKI ◽

JACKSON VICTOR DE ARAÚJO ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Urban Areas ◽

Potassium Dichromate ◽

Polar Granule ◽

Eimeria Species ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Morphological Data ◽

Southeastern Brazil ◽

Anthropogenic Activity ◽

Eimeria Spp ◽

Didelphis Aurita

Didelphis aurita Wied-Neuwied, 1826 is a marsupial well adapted to anthropogenic activity and commonly found in urban areas of Brazil. Among the gastrointestinal parasites found in this opossum, protozoa of the genus Eimeria are frequently detected. This study investigated the biodiversity of Eimeria species infecting D. aurita in Southeastern Brazil, and provides morphological data on a newly discovered species of Eimeria. From January to June 2019, 43 D. aurita were captured, and their fecal samples were collected and evaluated by salt flotation; positive samples were allowed to sporulate in 2.5% potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7), and detailed morphological measurements were performed to determine the species present. Thirty-two of forty-three (74.4%) opossums were infected with from one to five Eimeria spp. Four of the eimerians were described and named previously by others: Eimeria auritanensis, Eimeria caluromydis, Eimeria gambai, and Eimeria philanderi. Additionally, sporulated oocysts of a species new to science were detected. Oocysts of this new Eimeria species are spheroidal to subspheroidal, 21.7 × 20.7 (20-23 × 19-23), length/width (L/W) ratio 1.05, with a highly refractile polar granule, but lacking a micropyle and oocyst residuum. Sporocysts are ovoidal, 10.6 × 8.0 (9-12 × 7-9), L/W ratio 1.3, with a small, Stieda body and a sporocyst residuum of diffuse granules. Of the infected opossums, 5/32 (16%) were infected with only one Eimeria sp., 6/32 (19%) with two, 15/32 (47%) with three, 5/32 (16%) with four and 1/32 (3%) with five Eimerians.

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Occurrence of eggs and oocysts of gastrointestinal parasites in passerine birds kept in captivity in Para State, Brazil

Ciência Rural ◽

10.1590/0103-8478cr20160081 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 46 (12) ◽

pp. 2177-2181

Author(s):

Paulo Cesar Magalhães-Matos ◽

Michele Bahia do Vale Silva ◽

Paulo Geovani Silva Souza ◽

Danillo Henrique da Silva Lima ◽

Rodrigo de Morais ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Sucrose Solution ◽

Potassium Dichromate ◽

Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽

Intestinal Helminths ◽

Passerine Birds ◽

Fecal Samples ◽

Helminth Eggs ◽

In Captivity ◽

Nematode Eggs ◽

Centrifugation Technique

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to detect helminth eggs and protozoan oocysts in samples of feces from birds of the order Passeriformes in Para State, Brazil. Fecal samples were collected individually from 403 passerine birds seized and kept in captivity in Para State. Samples were processed by the double centrifugation technique in saturated sucrose solution and the coccidial oocyst-positive samples were submitted to sporulation in potassium dichromate 2.0%. Helminth eggs and/or protozoan oocysts were observed in 43.18% (174/403) of the fecal samples examined. Coccidial oocysts were detected in 93.68% (163/174) of the positive samples, whereas helminth eggs were observed in 10.34% (18/174) of the positive samples. Oocyst sporulation occurred in 43.56% (71/163) of the samples, and only Isospora spp. oocysts were detected. Nematode eggs of the superfamilies Trichostrongyloidea (4.60%; 8/174), Ascaridoidea (0.57%; 1/174), and Trichuroidea (0.57%; 1/174) were diagnosed in the positive samples. Cestoda eggs were diagnosed in 2.87% (5/174), whereas Trematoda eggs were detected in 2.30% (4/174) of positive samples. Passerine birds seized and kept in captivity in the visited local presented parasitism by intestinal helminths and protozoan, with a predominance of infection with coccidia of the gender Isospora.

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