scholarly journals Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in one humped camels (Camelus dromedarius) slaughtered at the Maiduguri metropolitan abattoir, Borno State, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-101
Author(s):  
Yakaka Wakil ◽  
◽  
Jallailudeen Rabana Lawal ◽  
Yagana Ahmed Gazali ◽  
Amina Mohammed Bello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Camelus Dromedarius

scholarly journals Gastrointestinal parasites of dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1635-1640
Author(s):  
Messaoud Bouragba ◽  
AbdElkarim Laatamna ◽  
Fatima Elzahra Cheddad ◽  
Djamel Baroudi ◽  
Karim Houali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Microscopic Examination ◽  
Health Impact ◽  
Parasite Fauna ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Camelus Dromedarius ◽  
Staining Procedure ◽  
Dromedary Camel ◽  
Cryptosporidium Spp ◽  
Helminth Infections ◽  
Eimeria Spp

Aim: The present study was designed to investigate the prevalence and identification of gastrointestinal parasites in feces samples of dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Algeria based on microscopic examination. Materials and Methods: A total of 717 fresh fecal samples obtained from 28 farms at Steppe and Northern Sahara regions of Algeria were processed for microscopic examination after concentration by formalin-ether sedimentation and flotation techniques. In addition, microscopic examination of Cryptosporidium spp. was done by modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining and Lugol staining procedure was used for the detection of Giardia cysts. Results: Microscopic examination indicated an infection rate of gastrointestinal parasites of 48.26% (346/717). Protozoan infections were recorded at 17.02% (122/717), whereas helminth infections were recorded at 23.71% (170/717). In addition, mixed infection (protozoans and helminths) was seen at 7.53% (54/717). No correlation was found between infection and age of the animals, nor the consistency of the stool samples; in addition, neither influence of sex nor breed of camels was observed. Eighteen genera of gastrointestinal parasites were revealed; including four genera of protozoa, 12 Nematoda, one Cestoda, and one Trematoda. Strongyloides spp. and Eimeria spp. showed the highest rate of parasitism, while Cooperia spp. was observed with the lowest prevalence. Cryptosporidium spp. was detected in 13 among 717 examined samples (1.81%). Conclusion: The parasite fauna infecting the gastrointestinal tract of the Algerian dromedary is much diversified. The detected parasites in camels are similar to counterparts in other ruminants, posing serious challenge to animal farming. Future studies should be carried out to better understand the epidemiology of these parasitic diseases and their economic and public health impact.

scholarly journals Presentation, Clinical Pathology Abnormalities, and Identification of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Camels (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius) Presenting to Two North American Veterinary Teaching Hospitals. A Retrospective Study: 1980–2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Taylor R. Locklear ◽  
Ricardo Videla ◽  
Ryan M. Breuer ◽  
Pierre-Yves Mulon ◽  
Mary Passmore ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Weight Loss ◽  
North America ◽  
Regional Variation ◽  
Clinical Pathology ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Camelus Dromedarius ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
University Of Tennessee ◽  
Camelus Bactrianus

Old World Camelids (OWC) represent two species (Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius) with increasing numbers in North America. Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is a major cause of clinical disease in camelids and leads to significant economic impacts. Literature reporting on clinical parasitism of camels is localized to India, Africa, and the Middle East, with limited information available on OWCs in North America. Objectives of this study were to report on clinical presentation and diagnostic findings in Camelus bactrianus and Camelus dromedarius with GI parasitism and provide a comparative analysis between geographic regions. Medical records of OWCs presenting to two veterinary teaching hospitals (of the University of Tennessee and University of Wisconsin) were evaluated. Thirty-one camels including 11 Bactrians and six dromedaries (14 species not recorded) were included for the clinical component of this study, reporting on signalment, presenting complaint, and clinical pathology. Anorexia, weight loss, and diarrhea were the most common presenting complaint. Clinical pathology findings included eosinophilia, hypoproteinemia, and hyponatremia. For the second component of this study, a total of 77 fecal parasite examination results were evaluated for parasite identification and regional variation. Trichuris, Capillaria, Strongyloides, Nematodirus, Dictyocaulus, Moniezia, and protozoan parasites (Eimeria, Cryptosporidium, Giardia) were recorded. Strongyle-type eggs predominated, followed by Trichuris and Eimeria spp. There was a statistically significant variation in prevalence of coccidia between the two regions, with fecal examinations from Tennessee more likely to contain Eimeria (P = 0.0193). Clinicians treating camels in North America should recognize anorexia, weight loss, and diarrhea combined with clinical pathologic changes of hypoproteinemia, eosinophilia and hyponatremia as possible indications of GI parasitism. Clinicians should also consider the potential for regional variation to exist for GI parasites of camels in different areas of North America.

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Goats in and around Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kusum Lata ◽  
G. Das ◽  
Nitesh Kumbhakar ◽  
Rupanjali Saiyam
Keyword(s):  
Faecal Sample ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Seasonal Prevalence ◽  
Post Monsoon ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasitism ◽  
Specific Species

The present study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of goats in and around Jabalpur. During 9 months of study period, out of 1675 faecal sample of goats examined, 1224 (73.07%) were found positive for different gastrointestinal parasites. The maximum prevalence recorded was of Strongyles (61.43%) followed by Coccidia (25.97%), Amphistomes (9.73%), Monieziaexpansa (8.66%), Trichuris spp. (2.03%), Strongyloides spp. (1.79%) and Fasciolagigantica (0.66%). When prevalence was compared in goats maintained at field and farm conditions, significantly higher infection (P>0.01) was observed at farm (85.90%) as compared to field (67.22%) conditions. The prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitism was found higher in adults (73.83%) in comparison to young goats (69.71%). Overall specific species prevalence showed strongyles infection was significantly higher (P>0.01) in adult (64.25%) as compared to young (48.86%) whereas Coccidia and Monieziaexpansa infection was observed significantly high in kids than adult goats. The seasonal prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was found significantly higher (P>0.01) in Monsoon (81.20%) and post-monsoon (76.66%) as compared to spring and winter seasons.

Prospective studies on prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in zoo birds

2007 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 2951-2952 ◽  
Author(s):  
H.K. Mehta ◽  
R.G. Jani ◽  
P.R. Patel ◽  
J.J. Hasnani ◽  
P.V. Patel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prospective Studies ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites

scholarly journals A comparison of Mini-FLOTAC and McMaster techniques in detecting gastrointestinal parasites in West Africa Dwarf sheep and goats and crossbreed rabbits

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
Géorcelin G. Alowanou ◽  
Adam D. Adenilé ◽  
Guénolé C. Akouèdegni ◽  
Arsène C. Bossou ◽  
Fréjus T. Zinsou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
West Africa ◽  
Gastrointestinal Parasites ◽  
Sheep And Goats ◽  
Dwarf Sheep

scholarly journals Molecular Identification of Trypanosoma evansi Isolated from Arabian Camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Riyadh and Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1149
Author(s):  
Dina M. Metwally ◽  
Isra M. Al-Turaiki ◽  
Najwa Altwaijry ◽  
Samia Q. Alghamdi ◽  
Abdullah D. Alanazi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Infection Rate ◽  
Ribosomal Rna ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Trypanosoma Evansi ◽  
Camelus Dromedarius ◽  
18S Ribosomal Rna ◽  
18S Ribosomal Rna Gene ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Pcr Targeting

We analyzed the blood from 400 one-humped camels, Camelus dromedarius (C. dromedarius), in Riyadh and Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia to determine if they were infected with the parasite Trypanosoma spp. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) targeting the internal transcribed spacer 1 (ITS1) gene was used to detect the prevalence of Trypanosoma spp. in the camels. Trypanosoma evansi (T. evansi) was detected in 79 of 200 camels in Riyadh, an infection rate of 39.5%, and in 92 of 200 camels in Al-Qassim, an infection rate of 46%. Sequence and phylogenetic analyses revealed that the isolated T. evansi was closely related to the T. evansi that was detected in C. dromedarius in Egypt and the T. evansi strain B15.1 18S ribosomal RNA gene identified from buffalo in Thailand. A BLAST search revealed that the sequences are also similar to those of T. evansi from beef cattle in Thailand and to T. brucei B8/18 18S ribosomal RNA from pigs in Nigeria.

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