Volume : V, Issue : V, May - 2016

Prevalence of Parasitic infestation in Donkeys

Dr. Sandhya Morwal, Dr. Sudeep Solanki

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  A year round study ( from august 2013 to may 2014) was conducted to identify the gastrointestinal parasites of donkeys and found out their prevalence rates. A total of 80 faecal samples were collected randomly for qualitative and quantitative faecal examination. Prevalence of Strongylus infection and mixed infection were 43.75% and 20% respectively. The parasites encountered were Strongyle (43.75%), Parascaris equorum (12.50%), Oxuris equi (3%), Strongyle westeri (2.5%) and mixed infections were detected in 20% of the donkeys. Key words: Donkeys, Jhunjhunu, Gastro–intestinal parasites, Faecal sample, Prevalence.

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Dr.Sandhya Morwal, Dr.Sudeep Solanki Prevalence of Parasitic infestation in Donkeys International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 5 MAY 2016

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