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Veterinary world2019; 12(12); 1911-1915; doi: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.1911-1915

Coprological detection of equine nematodes among slaughtered donkeys (Equus asinus) in Kaltungo, Nigeria.

Abstract: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and intensity of nematode infection among slaughtered donkeys in Kaltungo, Nigeria. Methods: A total of 72 fecal samples were examined by salt flotation and the modified McMaster fecal egg count technique to morphologically identify nematodes eggs and determine their egg per gram (EPG) outputs. Results: Out of a total of 72 (100%) donkeys sampled, 36 (50%) tested positive, but the prevalence of nematodes was independent of the age, sex, and breed of donkeys (p>0.05). Among the four species of nematodes identified in single and mixed infections, spp. (27.8%) and (13.9%) were the most prevalent followed by (5.6%) and spp. (5.6%). Infected donkeys had moderate overall mean EPG (801.39±611.3) with no statistical differences between age groups and sexes (p>0.05), but means of EPG were significantly higher (p<0.05) in Duni (1026.92±719.55) than Idabari (673.91±514.75). Light EPG count was recorded among 63.9% of infected donkeys, while 16.7% and 19.4% had moderate and severe infections, respectively. Conclusions: The prevalence and importance of equine nematodes were discussed in connection to their epidemiology and control. Furthermore, the preponderance of light infection may suggest that donkeys in this environment developed resistance to nematode infection and are potential reservoirs for other equines.
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Publication Date: 2019-12-07 PubMed ID: 32095040PubMed Central: PMC6989321DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.1911-1915Google Scholar: Lookup
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The given research article investigates the presence and level of nematode infection in slaughtered donkeys in Kaltungo, Nigeria. In the study, feces samples from donkeys were examined to identify nematode eggs and calculate their numbers per gram, revealing that half of the donkeys tested were infected.

Methodology

  • The researchers used a sample size of 72 donkeys for their study.
  • Their fecal samples were tested using the salt flotation technique and the modified McMaster fecal egg count.
  • The purpose of the tests was to identify nematode eggs and calculate their egg per gram (EPG) outputs.

Results

  • Out of the 72 donkeys, 36, or 50%, were found to be infected with nematodes.
  • Contrary to expectation, the prevalence of nematodes was not affected by factors like the age, sex, or breed of the donkeys.
  • Four species of nematodes were identified, with spp. and being the most common, followed by and spp.
  • The average EPG among infected donkeys was moderate (801.39±611.3) and showed no variation according to age groups or sexes.
  • However, significant differences were found in EPG numbers between Duni and Idabari, with Duni having higher averages.
  • Most donkeys (63.9%) had light infection levels, while a smaller percentage had moderate (16.7%) or severe (19.4%) infections.

Conclusions

  • This study brings out the extent of nematode infections among donkeys in Kaltungo, Nigeria, providing valuable epidemiological data for further studies and control measures.
  • The researchers speculate that the high levels of light infection could be indicative of developing resistance to nematode infection among the donkeys.
  • This implies that these donkeys could be potential reservoirs of nematode infection for other equines, making it crucial to control the prevalence of these parasites.

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Egbe-Nwiyi TN, Paul BT, Cornelius AC. (2019). Coprological detection of equine nematodes among slaughtered donkeys (Equus asinus) in Kaltungo, Nigeria. Vet World, 12(12), 1911-1915. https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2019.1911-1915

Publication

Veterinary world
ISSN: 0972-8988
NlmUniqueID: 101504872
Country: India
Language: English
Volume: 12
Issue: 12
Pages: 1911-1915

Researcher Affiliations

Egbe-Nwiyi, Tobias Nnia
  • Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Bama Road, Maiduguri 600230, Nigeria.
Paul, Bura Thlama
  • Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Bama Road, Maiduguri 600230, Nigeria.
Cornelius, Ajuji Chungsyn
  • Department of Veterinary Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Maiduguri, Bama Road, Maiduguri 600230, Nigeria.

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