Vol. 10, Special Issue 2 (2021)

Author(s):
M Vithyashankar, S Subapriya and S Vairamuthu

Abstract:
A study was carried out to determine the incidence and prevalence of major gastrointestinal parasites of cattle in and around three villages in Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu. Coprological samples from 100 cattle were screened. The findings revealed Strongyle (37.25%), Amphistome (29.7%), Coccidia (17.8%), Toxacara (8.55%), Moneizia (5.33%) and Trichuris (1.37%). The overall infection percentage was high in post-rainy season (74.42%), in animals less than 1 year of age (48%) and in females (53.62%) than males (46.38%).