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Identification of gastrointestinal helminths infection from goats isolated in a farm in Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Mawaddah Mohd Azlan1, Afzan Mat Yusof2, Mardhiah Mohammad3.
Livestock is a group of domesticated animal that is reared in an agricultural setting. It
usually served as a source of income for most peoples in Malaysia. However, the
productions of this livestock especially goats have been decreasing due to the
occurrence of gastrointestinal helminths infection. The aim of this study was to identify the
presence and species of gastrointestinal helminths from 120 fecal samples collected
directly from the rectum of goats from a farm located in Kuantan, Pahang. Firstly, the
physical observation was evaluated on all goats. Then, their fecal sample was examined
within 96 hours using Formal-ether Sedimentation method for the morphological
characteristics identification of gastrointestinal helminthic species under the microscope.
This study has identified the majority of goats with a good physical condition, that they
have no sign of blood loss and have appropriate body frame. However, the microscopic
identification has revealed 89 from the total samples positive with gastrointestinal
helminths species while 76 of the positive showed presence of mixed species. The species
found were Haemonchus contortus, Trichostrongylus spp., Trichuris ovis,
Oesophagostomum spp., Ostertagia spp., and Strongyloides papillosus. This high infection
of gastrointestinal helminths observed in goats is related to an impaired immune system,
poor farm management, and uncontrolled anthelmintic treatment. The presence of
various species of gastrointestinal helminths within a goat is an important cause of
morbidity and loss of production. Therefore, this study suggested the need for an effective
system of management, diagnosis and appropriate treatment that can reduce the risk of
infection and increase the productivity of the animals.
Affiliation:
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
- International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia
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