Abstract
The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infestation in cattle and goat at Metro Livestock Office, Boalia in Rajshahi District for 22 weeks from 1st December, 2020 to 30th April, 2021. A total number of 240 animals were included in the study. The overall prevalence of helminthes infestation was recorded 70 % (168) under semi-intensive system. The trematodal infestations (Fasciola & Paramphistomum) were found in cattle 37.64% and 20% and in goat 21.29%, 18.06% respectively. The nematodal infestations (Ascaris and Trichuris) were found of 12.94% & 3.52% in cattle and 25.16% & 3.22% in goat respectively. The highest prevalence was recorded in goat 43.75% than cattle 26.25%. In case of cattle the highest prevalence rate was recorded in female 65.07% than the male 34.92% and in goat 55.23% and 44.76%. In breed wise susceptibilty of helminth parasite, cross bred 60.31% were comparatively have higher prevalence than local bred cattle 39.68% and in case of goat Black Bengal goat 45.71% was less susceptible to Gastrointestinal parasitic infestation than Jamunapari goat 54.28%. The study suggests that importance should be given to proper management, improved hygiene and regular deworming to prevent the parasitic infestation in cattle. Therefore, the results of this study will help to the veterinary practitioner’s and researchers for management of gastrointestinal parasitic infestation in this area. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2021, 7 (4), 367-374
Highlights
Livestock is an important sub-sector considered to be the backbone of agriculture
A total of 115 cattle and 425 goat were examined among them 85 cattle and 155 goat were selected for examination of fecal sample
The study was performed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasitic infections in cattle and goat considering species breed, age and sex in areas
Summary
Livestock is an important sub-sector considered to be the backbone of agriculture. Parasitism is one of the most vulnerable causes of livestock diseases which are the major obstacle in the growth and development of animal health (Mahfooz et al, 2008). Helminthiasis has long been recognized and still are problems resulting in losses in ruminant production in almost all regions of the world including Bangladesh (Alawa et al, 2010). Agriculture is considered as the key driver of economic growth in Bangladesh. The contribution of agriculture sector to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bangladesh is 12.65%. Bangladesh is currently estimated to comprise 234.88 lakh cattle, 254.39 lakh goats and 32.06 lakh sheep (BER, 2014). The livestock sub-sector provides a significant contribution in terms of fulfilling the demand of daily requirement of animal proteins
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