Abstract
This study was aimed to identify the role of keeper as a risk factor for the infection of gastrointestinal nematodes on orangutans in Jantho Re-introduction Station. This study was conducted using a census method. A number of 8 orangutan’s keepers were involved as respondent. The data was collected by interview using a structural questionnaire. In addition, feces of 6 orangutans caged in this location were taken as sample. The feces sample was then examined for gastrointestinal nematodes using native and centrifugation methods in Parasitology Laboratory, Veterinary Medicine Faculty, Syiah Kuala University. The data obtained from this study were analyzed descriptively. The results of study by questionnaire showed that a possible potential risk factor for the infection of gastrointestinal nematode to orangutans in Jantho Re-introduction Station is the keeper avoids using gloves when supplying food to the animals. Then, the result of laboratory examination showed that it was confirmed that the feces of orangutans infected with gastrointestinal nematodes, which the prevalence of 16.5% for infection by Strongiloides sp. In conclusion, orangutans caged in Jantho Re-introduction Station are in a low infection of gastrointestinal nematodes of Strongiloides sp., and the keeper shows a good behavior to prevent gastrointestinal nematodes infection to orangutan.Key words: keeper, Sumateran orangutan, Pongo abelii, Strongyloides sp.
Highlights
Indonesia merupakan negara yang memiliki keanekaragaman jenis primata yang tinggi, salah satunya adalah orangutan (Pongo sp.)
This study was aimed to identify the role of keeper as a risk factor
A number of 8 orangutan's keepers were involved as respondent
Summary
< 1 Tahun > 1 Tahun Petugas Kesehatan Hewan Pemberi pakan Petugas kebersihan Lain-lain, sebutkan Ya Tidak Ya Tidak Ya Tidak. Jika menjawab “Ya” pada pertanyaan B.2, kondisi gangguan kesehatan seperti apa yang saudara lihat?. Jika saudara melihat gangguan seperti jawaban pada pertanyaan B.3, langkah apa yang akan saudara lakukan terhadap orang utan tersebut?. Dari Tabel 6 menunjukkan bahwa semua keeper menyatakan selalu mencuci tangan dan mendesinfeksi semua peralatan sebelum memberi makan orangutan, namun mereka tidak menggunakan sarung tangan. Dari data yang diperoleh menunjukan bahwa semua keeper menyatakan selalu membersihkan kotoran orangutan yang ada di sekitar kandang (Tabel 7). Hasil pemeriksaan laboratorium dengan metode natif dan metode sentrifus terhadap 6 sampel feses orangutan Sumatera yang diperoleh dari Stasiun Reintroduksi Jantho menunjukkan bahwa ditemukan parasit nematoda gastrointestinal pada mereka seperti yang disajikan pada Tabel 9. Apakah pada saat saudara memberikan makanan pada orangutan saudara mendesinfeksi semua peralatan yang akan digunakan?. Distribusi keeper di Stasiun Re-introduksi Jantho dalam menjaga kebersihan dari kotoran orangutan
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