Addis Ababa, Haramaya, Oromia 138
Ethiopia
Research Article
Status of Helminthes Parasites of Cattle in Dairy Farms of Holleta Agricultural Research Center, Central Ethiopia
Author(s): Chala Bedasa, Mekdes Getachow, Ararsa Duguma and Shubisa AberaChala Bedasa, Mekdes Getachow, Ararsa Duguma and Shubisa Abera
A cross-sectional study was under taken at dairy farms of Holleta Agricultural Research Center, Central Ethiopia, which was located at central highland of Oromia special zone surrounding Finfinne, to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminthes parasites of cattle from October 2009 to June 2010. A total of 283 cattle were examined using standard coprological examination on 147 Boran × Fresia and 136 Jersey breed cattle from both farms. The over all prevalence of GI helminthes parasites was found to be 68.2% (193/283) with the predominant eggs of paramphistomum (18.0%) followed by ascaris (9.5%), fasciola (8.5%), strongylus (7.1%), nematodirus (6.7%) and trichuris (1.8%) obtained from the study. There was statistical significant difference between age, breed and body condition with prevalence of parasites (P<0.05). The higher prevalence w.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2157-7579.1000365
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