Abstract
Abstract
Cross-sectional study was carried out to estimate prevalence and intensity of major gastrointestinal helminthes affecting camels in Jigjiga and Gursum districts of Fafan zone. Collected fecal samples were subjected to flotation and sedimentation techniques. McMaster counting techniques was used to determine burden of GIT infestation. 77.3% examined camels were found positive for GIT parasites. Strongyle spp. (61.3%) were the predominant parasite followed by Strongyloid spp. (25.6%), Trichuris spp. (15.5%) and Monezia spp. (8.4%). Except sex of the animal all the assumed risk factors were obtained significantly different in GIT prevalence. This study revealed that female camels excreted significantly (P < 0.05) more egg count in their faeces than males. Similarly, statistically significant differences in mean eggs per gram of faeces were observed among other risk factors. The current study exposed that gastrointestinal helminthes are significant health constraint that affects the health and productivity of the camels in pastoral areas of Fafan zone.
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