Author : Gajendra bhangale, bapurao khillare
Keyword : Stray dogs, helminthes, parasites
Subject : Microbiology
Article Type : Original article (research)
Article File : Full Text PDF
Abstract : Objective: This study was carried out to investigate the gastrointestinal helminths of dogs in Udgir area. Materials and Methods: This study consisted of 218 dogs over a period of 10 months. A total of 218 fecal samples collected over a period of 10 months from dogs in Udgir area were subjected to fecal sample examination by standard parasitological procedures. Results: An overall prevalence to the tune of 31.65% was noted. The major helminths parasites recovered were Ancylostoma caninum (66.67%), Ancylostoma braziliense (4.35%), Toxocara canis (26.08%) and Dipylidium caninum (2.89%). Conclusion: There were non-significant differences in age-wise and sex-wise distribution of helminths infecting dogs of the area.
Article by : Ebubekir Ceylan
Article add date : 2021-01-23
How to cite : Gajendra bhangale, bapurao khillare. (2021-January-23). Canine helminthoses in udgir: a preliminary prevalence study. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/586