Journal of Bacteriology & Parasitology

Department of Animal Health, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Vom, Nigeria

Biography

Maimadu. A A. currently works at the Animal health, Federal college of animal health and production technology , vom, Plateau state,Nigeria. Maimadu. does research in Infectious Diseases, Surgery and Veterinary Medicine.

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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