Study on Prevalence of Ovine Paramphistomiasis In Kutaber Woreda

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A study was conducted to identify the current status of paraphisthomum infections in small ruminants in Kutaber.A total of 384 fecal samples from small ruminants were collected and subjected to sedimentation technique.Out of 384 fecal samples inspected, 150 (39.1%) were positive for Paraphisthomum.Prevalence of 36.5%, and 30.8% were observed in good and medium body condition.In adult and young sheep prevalence of 40.9% and 33.3% were identified from faecal samples inspected respectively.The highest prevalence of Paramphistomiasis was observed in Lewcho (50.0%) followed by Beshilo (44.5%) and Elsa (42.1%).The lowest prevalence of Paramphistomiasis was observed in Alansha (19.0%).Based on age groups the highest prevalence rate was 40.9% observed in age category of adult and the lowest prevalence rate 33.3% was observed in young.When body condition was considered as a risk factor for the prevalence of Paramphistomiasis 49.5%, 30.8% and 36.5% was observed in poor, medium and good body condition respectively.The prevalence of paramphistomiasis in male (33.9%), female (41.3%) was recorded.

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