Haemonchus contortus and Trichuris species Infestations in Deccani Sheep: A Case Report

M. Lakshmi Namratha; Shaik Maimona Parveen; Y. Ravi Kumar; M. Lakshman

Volume : IX, Issue : II, February - 2020

Haemonchus contortus and Trichuris species Infestations in Deccani Sheep: A Case Report

M. Lakshmi Namratha, Shaik Maimona Parveen, Y. Ravi Kumar, M. Lakshman

Abstract :

An adult male Deccani sheep was presented for postmortem examination to the Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad. Clinically animal showed weakness, anorexia, diarrhea, subnormal temperature and death. On gross examination the animal was emaciated with rough hair coat and pale mucus memanes. Necropsy examination revealed generalized edema, pale visceral organs suggestive of anemia and edema of abomasum. Abundant Haemonchus contortus worms were present in abomasum and caecum showed numerous Trichuris worms.