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Seasonal Prevalence and Determinants of Gastrointestinal Parasitism in Goats of Indore District: A Comprehensive Epidemiological Study

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Himanshi Solanki — Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow-453446, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Vivek Agrawal — Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow-453446, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Mukesh Shakya — Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow-453446, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Anantrao Kashiram Jayraw — Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow-453446, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Gaya P. Jatav — Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow-453446, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Nirmala Jamra — Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Mhow-453446, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
Published 26 Feb 2025 Vol. 21 No. 2 (2025), pp. 98-102 ● Open access
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Abstract

Gastrointestinal (GI) parasitism is a major challenge affecting goat health and productivity, particularly in developing regions where goats are vital for the livelihoods of marginal farmers and landless laborers. This study investigated the prevalence and associated determinants of GI parasitism in goats from four blocks of Indore district, Madhya Pradesh, during the summer and monsoon seasons of 2024. A total of 312 fecal samples were analyzed using flotation, sedimentation, and the McMaster method, while coproculture was employed to recover infective larvae. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between GI parasitism and factors such as season, age, sex, breed, rearing system, body condition, and farmer practices. The findings underscore the importance of targeted control strategies and farmer education to mitigate the burden of GI parasitism in goats.
KeywordsGastrointestinal parasitismGoatsEpidemiologyCoproculture

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