Prevalence of parasitic disease of goat at Pirganj upazilla of Bangladesh
MA Rahman1*, Sharifuzzaman2, JU Khokon1, EH Sarker1, M Shahiduzzaman2, M Mostofa1,
1Department of Pharmacology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
2Department of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
ABSTRACT
The prevalence of parasitic diseases in Pirgonj of Rangpur district was studied from January to December 2010. One hundred and fourty goats of different ages in different seasons were investigated for parasitic diseases. The disease was diagnosed by clinical and physical examinations. The faeces were examined by direct smear method following concentration by sedimentation and floatation techniques in order to identify gastro intestinal parasites. Other endoparasitic diseases were diagnosed on the basis of specific symptoms. The goats were also examined for ectoparasitic infestation. The ectoparasites were collected by hand picking or by using hair brush and examined under microscope for morphological studies. The results revealed that the overall prevalence of endoparasitic diseases was 60.71% and ectoparasitic diseases 15.71%. Adults are more susceptible for both ecto and endo parasitic infestation. Overall prevalence of endoparasitic diseases was found higher in rainy season and ectoparasitic infestation in summer season. The study make attention that the goats in Pirgonj suffering from a number of parasitic diseases and suggests that treatment and control measures should be taken to keep the goat population out of parasitic diseases.
Key words: endoparasite, ectoparasite, goat, pirgonj
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