Prevalence of Paramphistomiasis Among Sheep Slaughtered In Some Selected Abattoirs In Imo State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Njoku-Tony R. F. Department of Environmental Technology, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, PMB. 1526, Owerri
  • Nwoko B. E. B. Department of Animal and Environmental Biology, Imo State University, PMB 2000, Owerri, Imo State

Abstract

A total of 367 sheep (Ovis sp) were randomly sampled in Okigwe, Orlu, Obowo, Ihitte Uboma and Mbaise areas of Imo State between Sept. 2004 to Sept. 2005 aimed at establishing the prevalence of Paramphistomum cervi  Of the 367 animals examined, 96(26.2%) had serious infection. Infection was highest in Okigwe (34.5%), followed by Afor-Ogbe (30.0%), Orlu (20.4%), Orieagu (18.4%) and Achingali (16.7%). Sex showed no significant relationship with the infection, however age was found to be highly significant with older animals having more infection than younger ones. Monthly mean worm load (xWLD) was 144.64 while number of parasites was 126.

Author Biography

Njoku-Tony R. F., Department of Environmental Technology, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, PMB. 1526, Owerri

Head and Senior Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences

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Published

2010-02-15

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 4 (2009)

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ARTICLES