Epg of migratory flock-of-Myagdi districts Nepal

1. PREVALENCE OF GASTRO-INTESTINAL PARASITES IN
MIGRATORY SHEEPAND GOATS OF MYAGDI DISTRICT,
NEPAL
Prepared by:
Dr. Krishna Prasad Acharya
Veterinary Officer
Regional Veterinary Laboratory, Pokhara
Presented by:
Dr. Kedar Raj Pande
Senior Veterinary Officer
Regional Veterinary Laboratory, Pokhara

2. • Sheep and Goat husbandry is an important
component of mixed subsistence agriculture systems
• The Sheep and goat production system in the country
is mostly traditional type and the loss in the
production system is high to affect productivity.
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3. A total of 96 fecal samples were collected directly from
rectum at the pasture site of Annapurna Rural
Municipality ward No:6 Myagdi district. The samples
were then examined both qualitatively and quantitatively
by the sedimentation and floatation methods as per
standard (Soulsby 1982; MAFF 1986).
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4. Out of 96 fecal samples tested, 78.12% (75/96) samples
were positive for parasites.
 Strongyloides (60/96) was predominant followed by
Moniezia (50/96), Strongyle (19/96) and Trichuris (11/96).
There was mixed parasitic infection with mean EPG of
833.33.
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5. Parameters % positive samples
Sex Male
Female
6/7 ( 85.71% )
70/89 ( 78.65% )
Species
Goat
Sheep 19/21 ( 90.48% )
52/75 ( 69.33% )
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6. EPG count regarding the parasites was as follows:
 Strongyle : 58.33 ± 186.19
 Strongyloides : 533.33±700.025
 Trichuris : 220.83 ± 313.18
 Moniezia : 34.375 ± 123.82
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Strongyloides Moniezia Strongyle Trichuris
Species-wise prevalence of parasites
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Roundworms Tapeworms
Genera wise prevalence of
parasites
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7.  Higher infection with parasites (78.12%) could be due
to favorable environment.
 EPG count of 833.33 indicates sub-clinical parasitism.
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8. • Though there is subclinical parasitism, it is necessary to
perform regular de-worming as there is presence of
pathogenic worms such as Strongyloides and Moniezia at high
range.
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9. Thank you !!!
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