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A total of 251 stool samples were collected from four abattoirs in Port Harcourt metropolis, South-South Nigeria. The study showed that out of 129 exotic cattle (White Fulani) Bos indicus examined between the months of May - September, 2009, 80 were infected while out of 122 exotic cattle (White Sokoto) Bos indica between the months of October, 2009 - February, 2010, 76, were infected with various species of gastrointestinal helminthes. The formol-ether concentration method was used to analyse the specimens. The study revealed that an overall prevalence of (62.1%) was recorded; out of which 80 (62.0%) and 76 (62.2%) were recorded for months of May - September, 2009 and October 2009 - February, 2010 respectively. The overall prevalence amongst the infected animals was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Species of helminthes revealed from the study were; Haemoncus, Strongyloides, Chabertia, Trichuris, Ostergia, Bunostonium, Trychostrongyloides, Ascaris, Tenia, Avitelina, Fasciola, Eury'trma, Gastrotylax, Schistosoma, Dicrocoelium. Key words: Gastrointestinal helminthes, Bos indicus, Prevalence, Port Harcourt Metropolis.

Journal of Animal Health and Behavioural Science, 2018

A study to determine the occurrence and distribution of parasitic helminthes of veterinary importance in faecal samples from cattle was carried out at the abattoirs in Delta North, Delta State. Samples were collected from slaughter slabs at Agbor and Asaba. A total of 325 samples were examined for helminth parasites. Differential parasite count, faecal floatation and direct faecal smear technique were used to analyse the faecal samples. The identified species revealed the presence of helminths of three classes which include the Nematodes, Trematodes and Cestodes with a total of 10 species respectively. The occurrence of parasitic helminths in the samples at various locations showed significant (P<0.05) differences between the different helminths species and location respectively. The level of prevalence of parasitic helminths encountered include Ascaris sp. 25 (10.5%), Bonustomum sp. 19 (8.0%), Coopera sp. 11 (4.6%), Ostertagia sp. 15 (6.3%), Strongyloides sp. 23 (9.7%), Trichuris 35 (14.8%), Trichostrongyle sp. 13 (5.5%), Paraphostimum sp. 18 (7.6%), Fasciola sp. 60 (25.3%) and Taenia sp. 18 (7.6%). The results obtained showed high prevalence of helminth parasites which could be due to the free ranging and grazing system and poor animal husbandry practices. However, cattle should be well inspected and at necessary point treated for parasitic diseases. Proper management practices and sanitary measures at slaughter slabs should strictly be employed as this will help check environmental contamination.

GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Cattle are major source of animal protein, flexible income for family units, employment, farm energy and manure but the problem is infection due to gastrointestinal helminths. The disease causes a gradual deterioration of animal performance and has been known to be major economic losses in Nigeria. Sedimentation and floatation parasitological techniques were used and examined microscopically to determine the parasites and the number of egg per gram of faeces. Of the 300 faecal sample examined, 223(74.3%) were infected with one or more of the following species and their prevalence were three trematodes (Fasciola 15.7%, Schistosome 6.0%, Dicrocilium 1.6%), three cestodes (Monezia 6.3%, Taenia 8.0%, Hymenolepis 2.0%) and seven species of nematodes (Ascaris 3.3%, Trichuris 1.0%, Nematodirus 6.3%, Haemonchus 9.3%, Strongyloides 5.7%, Toxocara 3.3%, Ostertagia 5.0%). Modified Stoll's dilution egg counting technique of 223 animals indicated, 74 animals (33.1%) and 49 animals (21.9) were found with low and high infection level respectively, whilst greater proportion, 100 animals (44.8) were found with moderate number of egg per gram of faeces (egg) suggesting that the infection was moderately high. The breeds had a prevalence of 74.8%, 72.3%, and 70.0% obtained for Bunaji, Rohaji, and Sokoto Gudali cattle respectively. Higher prevalence of gastro intestinal parasites was observed in young cattle < 2 years (77.1%) and 3-5 years (74.2%) than >5 years of age (70.58%). This study reveals that both the male and female animals have equal likelihood of being infected with gastrointestinal helminths. Therefore, farmer awareness, and modern methods of rearing and caring for animals towards maximum productivity is advocated and should be encouraged through the Ministry of Agriculture.

Veterinary World, 2020

Background and Aim: Helminth infections are one of the greatest causes of productive and reproductive loss in animals and man, and in some cases, it results in heavy mortalities. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence, species diversity, patterns of infections and risk factors associated with helminth infections of cattle in Ilorin, Nigeria. Materials and Methods: A total of 478 fecal samples were collected from abattoirs and cattle farms over a year period (March, 2018-February, 2019). Fecal samples were visually examined then observed using simple flotation and formalin-ethyl acetate sedimentation techniques. Eggs and worms were identified according to standard procedures. The packed cell volume was determined using the hematocrit centrifugation technique. Results: A total of 79.92% of the cattle examined were found positive with one or more helminth species. Eighteen helminth species (cutting across all classes of helminths) were detected, with Haemonchus contortus (60.46%), Trichostrongylus spp. (46.44%), Ostertagia ostertagi (42.05%), Bunostomum phlebotomum (28.87%), Cooperia spp. (24.27%), Oesophagostomum radiatum (21.97%), Strongyloides papillosus (12.13%), and Fasciola gigantica (10.67%) been the most prevalent. Helminth infection was detected all through the year with the least prevalence recorded in February (55.00%). About 61% of the examined cattle harbored double/multiple helminth species. There was a significant difference between breed, sex, physiological status, and season with the prevalence rate of helminth infections (p<0.05). Conclusion: Our investigation demonstrated high prevalence and wide diversity of helminth species, which suggests that helminth infections are of great concern among cattle in Ilorin and Nigeria in general. There is a need for a radical veterinary intervention to curb the menace so as to have an economically robust cattle industry in Nigeria.

Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2014

As part of an ongoing project to investigate the epidemiology of gastrointestinal helminths of cattle in Nigeria, we carried out a systematic random sampling of cattle slaughtered in a major abattoir in Ibadan, south-western Nigeria. Using sedimentation and floatation methods, we analyzed fecal samples from 397 animals between March and May 2013. Overall, 163 (41.6%) of the animals had at least one gastrointestinal helminth egg, comprising a total of eight helminths from different genera (i.e., four nematodes, three trematodes, and one cestode), with nematode infection being the highest (71.54%). In addition, eggs of four helminths of zoonotic importance were also obtained. Among the cattle examined, the Bunaji breed was the most infected (46%; 69/150). Furthermore, female animals (OR = 1.1; 95% CI: 0.60-1.84) and animals with moderate body condition (OR = 1.2; 95% CI: 0.80-1.79) are more likely to be positive to helminth infection. Our findings reveal that there were helminth infections of both zoonotic and socioeconomic importance among the cattle screened. Considering the impact of the infections on animal production and public health, we advocate that effective prophylactic measures be adopted as a first step to curtail helminth infections of cattle in Nigeria.

2019

The prevalence of helminths in cattle in Anyigba, Kogi State was studied. Faecal samples were collected from 100 Cattle per rectum from different locations across the study area. The collected samples were taken to the Parasitology Laboratory to determine the types of helminth eggs present using Centrifugal Flotation Method. Descriptive statistic and T-test were used to analyze the data. Result showed that 85% of cattle sampled had strongyle eggs while 1% had some oocyst eggs with prevalence of 86.4%, 82.9%, 83.9% and 92.3% for female, male, adult and calves respectively. The prevalence of 86.4% for cow was higher than for bulls (82.9%) showing significant difference at p&lt; 0.01. The highest prevalence was in calves which was 92.3%. Adult cattle had 83.9% also showing a significant difference at p&lt; 0.01. Faecal culture indicated the presence of Haemonchus spp. (42.5%), Trichostrongylus spp. (30.3%), Cooperia spp. (6.0%) and Bunostomum spp. (6.0%). Regular deworming is advocated.

Gadau J Pure Alli Sci, 1(2): 115-120 (2022), 2022

Cattle are Nigeria's most abundant type of livestock, accounting for 5.2 percent of the country's GDP. Feed shortage, limited knowledge of farmers in livestock production, nutrition, breeding, and parasitic disease are the various factors that decrease cattle production. Most of these parasitic infections are zoonotic, putting people's health at risk. This research aims to provide epidemiological data on the prevalence of cattle gastrointestinal parasites in the study area. A crosssectional study was conducted from April to November 2021 to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites affecting cattle in Bogoro LGA. A standard coprological method was used to analyze 200 faecal samples from cattle for the presence of gastrointestinal helminth eggs. All collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 24. A chi-square and logistic regression analysis were performed to evaluate the relationships between the dependent and independent variables. A total of 58 (29.0%) of the cattle sampled tested positive for one or more gastrointestinal helminth infections. Trichostrongylus spp. (10.0%) and Oesophagostumum spp. (3.0%) were most prevalent among the nematodes, while Fasciola spp (4.5%) and Schistosoma spp. (3.5%) were the most prevalent among the trematode. Moniezia spp. (1.0%) was the only cestode detected. The differences in the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections to sex, age, and breed do not vary significantly. There is a statistically significant difference in the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections in the class of helminth parasites (χ2 =31.29, df = 2, p = 0.001). The binary logistic regression analysis shows that the cattle are more likely to be infected with nematodes than cestodes [COR (95% CI): 21.00 (4.98-88.62)]. Considering the high percentage of gastrointestinal helminth infections, there is a need for proper control and preventative methods, such as strategic deworming of cattle and sound management practices, are required to reduce the parasitic burden and increase productivity.

Journal of Zoological Research

A Cross-sectional Study was carried out to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal (G.I.) helminths parasites in slaughtered cattle at Azare abattoir, Katagum Local Government Area, Bauchi State, North-Eastern Nigeria. One hundred and twenty faecal samples were examined using the floatation and sedimentation method. Out of the total samples tested, G.I. helminths infections were detected in 62samples tested, giving an overall prevalence of 51.6%. Class nematodes are the most diverse class (56.5%) and then followed by trematodes (35.5%), while cestodes are the least prevalent (8.1%). There was a statistically significant difference in P-value &gt;0.05. The sex revealed that males (52.6%) are more susceptible to G.I. helminths infection than females (50.0%) even though there is no statistical difference at P-value &gt;0.05. However, the prevalence of G.I. helminths to age revealed a statistical difference at P-value &gt;0.05, where the young have the highest prevalence of 59.5%...

Occurrence of parasitic helminthes from feacal samples of cattle at various abattoirs in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria was investigated. Visits were made to different abattoirs weekly for collection feacal samples as early as 6:00 am when the cattle are set for slaughter. The feacal specimen were collected directly from the rectum of slaughtered cattle using hand gloves on sample bottles for laboratory analysis using feacal floatation and direct smear methods. Status of the cattle was recorded as emaciated and moderate via visual examination. Each of the samples was clearly labeled with the animal's sex, date of collection and place of collection. A total of 121 samples were collected from 4 abattoir/slaughter slab within Abraka. From the samples collected and examined, 61(50.4%) were positive to helminthes parasites which include Trichostrongyle sp., Trichuris sp., Taenia sp., Ascaris lumbricoides, Fasciola sp., Strongyloides sp. and Bonustonum sp. There were some incidences of mixed helminthes parasites in the feacal samples analyzed. From the study, Fasciola sp. and Strongyloides sp. were the most prevalent with 37.7% and 22.9% respectively. Based on the findings, there is clear evidence on high level of intestinal parasitic infectious helminthes in cattle slaughtered in the area. Hence, there is need to introduce improved preventive measures in controlling these helminthes in order to protect the entire cattle population against parasitic infection and poor health status.

Greener Journal of Biological Sciences, 2014

A survey of gastrointestinal helminth parasitic infections of Bovine (cattle) slaughtered in Wudil Local Government Area abattoir in Kano State, Nigeria was carried out for 12 months in 2013. A total of 375 of faecal samples of the animals were examined comprising of 251 adult males and 124 adult females using formol ether concentration technique. Out of which 131 (34.9%) were infected with one or more parasites. Two species of parasitic nematode 79 (21.1%) and two species of parasitic trematode 52 (13.9%) were encountered. Male cattle had the highest prevalence of helminths infections than females, and was statistically significant (p<0.05). The prevalence rates of the species encountered consist of Ascaris 58 (15.5%), Haemonchus contortus 21 (5.6%), Fasiola gigantica 19 (5.1%) and Schistosoma bovis 33 (8.8%). The helminth infections were significantly highest (18.2%) in the rainy season (p<0.05). The study reveals that there is a high tendency for increase in the transmission of helminth zoonoses within the studied area especially fascioliasis. But with personal hygiene and environment sanitation, the prevalence of helminthic diseases can be reduced.