Abstract
A cross sectional study was conducted from November 2013 to April 2014 in Akaki Abattoir, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to determine the prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes based on Coprological examination and to assess the effect of risk factors for Gastrointestinal Nematodes in Camels. Coprological examination was conducted using flotation technique revealed out of total 384 faecal samples examined 213 were positive for Gastrointestinal Nematode with over all prevalence 55.5%. The most common Nematodes encountered were Strongyle eggs (48.7%) followed by Trichuris species (3.9%) and mixed infections (2.9%). Statistical analysis of host factors such as sex, age and origin with the prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematode infection indicated no significant association (P>0.05), where as there were a significant variation (P<0.05) of Gastrointestinal Nematodes infections between different body condition of camels. The present study showed that the Gastrointestinal Nematodes are an important health problem that affecting the well being and productivity of the camels. More emphasis should be given to integrated approaches of control of Gastrointestinal nematodes of camel.
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