Abstract

A mixed infection of Notodres cati and Ancylostoma caninum was recorded among captive lions ( Panthera leo ) at the Sanda Kyarimi Park in Maiduguri, Nigeria. All of the 7 lions (3 adults and 4 cubs) examined in the Park were infested with the mite, Notodres cati. While, 5 (71.4%) out of the 7 examined were shedding A. caninum ova in their faeces. Faecal egg counts were significantly higher (p Keywords : Mixed infection, lions, Sanda Kyarimi Park, Maiduguri, Nigeria Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 5 (1) 2006 pp. 5-8

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