Assessment of Anthelmintic Resistance against Strongylosis in Goats

Yashoda Rathod; Vivek R. Kasaralikar; B. G. Ravindra; U. Sunilchandra; S. C. Halmandge; N. A. Patil

Authors

Yashoda Rathod Department of Veterinary Medicine, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar-585401, Karnataka, INDIA
Vivek R. Kasaralikar Department of Veterinary Medicine, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar-585401, Karnataka, INDIA
B. G. Ravindra Department of Veterinary Medicine, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar-585401, Karnataka, INDIA
U. Sunilchandra Department of Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar-585401, Karnataka, INDIA
S. C. Halmandge Department of Veterinary Medicine, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar-585401, Karnataka, INDIA
N. A. Patil Department of Veterinary Medicine, Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, Bidar-585401, Karnataka, INDIA

Keywords:

Anthelmintic Resistance, EPG, FECRT, Goats, Strongylosis

Abstract

The aim of present study was to assess the anthelmintic resistance against strongylosis in goats in and around Bidar district of Karnataka state. Anthelmintic resistance in goats affected with strongylosis was assessed according to Faecal Egg Count Reduction test (FECRT). Faecal sampleswere collected on 0, 7^th and 14^th day after treatment and faecal egg per gram (EPG) was determined by modified Gordon and Whitlock technique. FECR values were reduced significantly on 7^th and 14^thday in comparison with day ‘0’. However, the FECR percentage was highest in Group which was treated with Levamisole. Hence Levamisole was found to be effective in eliminating strongyles in goats with higher FECR percentage of 96.85 per cent whereas, FECR less than 90 per cent with fenbendazole and ivermectin suggestive of developing resistance in strongylosis of goats in and around Bidar.