Prevalence and associated factors of gastrointestinal helminthiasis of lactating cow and effect of strategic deworming on milk quantity, fat, and protein in Kucha, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gastrointestinal helminthiasis poses economic impacts on the dairy sector by reducing milk production. This study aimed at estimating the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminthiasis, the burden of helminths, and appraising potential factors associated with the prevalence in lactating cows. The study was also designed to elucidate the effects of anthelmintic treatment on milk yield, milk fat, and protein content in the Kucha district.

Methods

A cross-sectional and field clinical trial study designs were used. Standard parasitological techniques (floatation and sedimentation) were employed to detect cows' infection status. McMaster and Stoll's egg counting methods were used to estimate helminths' burden. All putative factors that might have been linked with infecti

SUBMITTER: Haymanot F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9036821 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature