Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Royal (Dick) Vet School, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Biography

Olalekan Chris Akinsulie currently works as an infectious disease and one health veterinary doctor. Olalekan does research in gastroenterology, veterinary medicine, innate immune response to neglected tropical diseases and other emerging infectious diseases. His most recent publication is 'Microbial Loads of Beef and Hygienic Practice of Butchers in Jos Municipal Abattoir'.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites and their Impact in Sheep in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State
  Author(s): Maimadu AA, Bata SI, Olabode MP, Akinsulie OC*, Waziri IA and Sabo JA
  
  This study examined the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of small ruminants with a focus on sheep in Riyom local government area of Plateau state, Nigeria. About two hundred (200) fecal samples were randomly collected from sheep from two (2) districts in the study location which are Jal and Riyom districts. From the 200 fecal samples analyzed using simple floatation and sedimentation techniques to examine for the presence of GI parasites; 87 were from rams and 113 from ewes, 100 were obtained from Jal and 100 from Riyom districts respectively. The data were statistically analyzed using Chi-square (x2) and p value ≤ 0.05 was considered significant. 128 samples were positive for gastrointestinal parasitic infections in the examined sheep, with an overall prevalence of 64%. The results showed eleven (11) species of GI parasites identified in the study area namely; Eim.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9597.20.11.375

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