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Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria

Oloyede S. Bolaji, Olutoyin C. Adekunle, Akindele A. Ajayi, Abolaji T. Adeyemo, Margaret A. Adekanle, Oluwatoyin J. Idris, Nimatullah A. Adeoye, Akinwumi I. Akindele.


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This study was carried out to evaluate the presence of intestinal parasitic infection among cattle reared in Owo, Ondo state. Seventy two (72) fecal samples were randomly collected from cattle. Characteristics of each cattle such as sex, age and body condition scores were noted. Fecal samples were collected per rectum from the selected animals and were subjected to physiological normal saline, Iodine and formal ether concentration techniques. . The overall prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites was 94.4%. Of the 72 cattle screened, 68 were infected, with 16.7% mixed infections and 77.6% single infection with high prevalence of Toxocara vitulorum (26.3%), Strongyloides papillosus (20.8%), Taenia saginata (12.5%), Cooperia spp (9.7%), Haemonchus contortus (8.3%) respectively. Common parasites in mixed infections are Toxocara vitulorum, Strongyloides papillosus, and Paramphistomum spp. Hence, in order to mitigate these issues, it is crucial to promote the implementation of suitable anthelminthic treatment plans and control measures. This includes advocating for comprehensive programs that address parasite control, effective management of pastures, and maintaining a clean environment for cattle. It is equally important to raise public health awareness and emphasize the significance of these measures. Additionally, there is a pressing requirement to monitor gastrointestinal parasites in cattle as a means to enhance animal production and safeguard public health in Nigeria.

Key words: Keywords: Gastrointestinal helminths, Cattle, Formol-ether concentration, Owo, Ondo State.


 
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Bolaji OS, Adekunle OC, Ajayi AA, Adeyemo AT, Adekanle MA, Idris OJ, Adeoye NA, Akindele AI. Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. AJVS. 2023; 78(1): 28-35. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121


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Bolaji OS, Adekunle OC, Ajayi AA, Adeyemo AT, Adekanle MA, Idris OJ, Adeoye NA, Akindele AI. Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. https://www.alexjvs.com/?mno=160121 [Access: May 03, 2025]. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121


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Bolaji OS, Adekunle OC, Ajayi AA, Adeyemo AT, Adekanle MA, Idris OJ, Adeoye NA, Akindele AI. Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. AJVS. 2023; 78(1): 28-35. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121



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Bolaji OS, Adekunle OC, Ajayi AA, Adeyemo AT, Adekanle MA, Idris OJ, Adeoye NA, Akindele AI. Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. AJVS. (2023), [cited May 03, 2025]; 78(1): 28-35. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121



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Bolaji, O. S., Adekunle, . O. C., Ajayi, . A. A., Adeyemo, . A. T., Adekanle, . M. A., Idris, . O. J., Adeoye, . N. A. & Akindele, . A. I. (2023) Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. AJVS, 78 (1), 28-35. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121



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Bolaji, Oloyede S., Olutoyin C. Adekunle, Akindele A. Ajayi, Abolaji T. Adeyemo, Margaret A. Adekanle, Oluwatoyin J. Idris, Nimatullah A. Adeoye, and Akinwumi I. Akindele. 2023. Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 78 (1), 28-35. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121



Chicago Style

Bolaji, Oloyede S., Olutoyin C. Adekunle, Akindele A. Ajayi, Abolaji T. Adeyemo, Margaret A. Adekanle, Oluwatoyin J. Idris, Nimatullah A. Adeoye, and Akinwumi I. Akindele. "Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 78 (2023), 28-35. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121



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Bolaji, Oloyede S., Olutoyin C. Adekunle, Akindele A. Ajayi, Abolaji T. Adeyemo, Margaret A. Adekanle, Oluwatoyin J. Idris, Nimatullah A. Adeoye, and Akinwumi I. Akindele. "Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria." Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences 78.1 (2023), 28-35. Print. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121



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Bolaji, O. S., Adekunle, . O. C., Ajayi, . A. A., Adeyemo, . A. T., Adekanle, . M. A., Idris, . O. J., Adeoye, . N. A. & Akindele, . A. I. (2023) Prevalence Of Gastrointestinal Helminths In Cattle Reared In Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria. Alexandria Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 78 (1), 28-35. doi:10.5455/ajvs.160121





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