Veterinary Science & Technology

Solomon Mekuria

Publications

• Research Article
  Lungworm Infection in Ovine: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Debre Birhan Town Ethiopia
  Author(s): Yosef Tefera and Solomon MekuriaYosef Tefera and Solomon Mekuria
  
  Cross-sectional study was conducted from October, 2013 to April, 2014 with the aim of estimating the prevalence of ovine lungworm infection, to assess associated risk factors and identify lungworm species in Debre Birhan town. A total of 371 fecal samples and relevant data were collected. L1 larvae identified using modified Baerman technique and association was analyzed against different risk factors. The overall prevalence recorded was 209(56.3%). The proportion of infection by Dictyocaulus filaria, Muellerius capillaris and mixed infection were 78.5%, 16.3% and 5.3%, respectively. Protostrongylus rufescens was not recovered. Animals in medium and good body condition (OR= 44.6, 95% CI (8.1, 284.2); OR=282.9, 95% CI (44.9-1779.4)) and de-wormed groups of animals (OR=25.6 95% CI (8.2, 78.6)) had higher odds ratio as protective factors. Though there was minor prevalence difference among.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000303

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