Prevalence of Gastro-Intestinal Parasites in Semi-intensive Pig Farming in Mizoram

J. B. Rajesh; H. Prasad; Kalyan  Sarma; Devajani Deka; Zosangpuii; G. E. Chethan

doi:10.5455/ijlr.20200322092310

Authors

J. B. Rajesh Faculty of Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (Central Agricultural University), Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
H. Prasad Faculty of Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (Central Agricultural University), Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
Kalyan Sarma Faculty of Department of Veterinary Medicine, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (Central Agricultural University), Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
Devajani Deka Faculty of Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (Central Agricultural University), Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
Zosangpuii All India Coordinated Research Project on Pigs, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (Central Agricultural University), Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA
G. E. Chethan All India Coordinated Research Project on Pigs, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry (Central Agricultural University), Selesih, Aizawl, Mizoram, INDIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5455/ijlr.20200322092310

Keywords:

Acid Decolourisation, Faecal, Pig, Sample, Semi-Intensive, Zinc Floatation

Abstract

The study included, faecal samples from 68 pigs belong to semi-intensive system farming. No anthelmintic treatment were given in these farms and samples were collected for the identification of certain parasitic eggs/ova i.e., Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichiuris trichiura, Strongyloides and Cryptosporidium. Epidemiological parameters such as population density of the farm, and system of housing and managemental practices were recorded using a standard format and analysed. Samples were then subjected to iodine/saline preparation, acid decolourisation, zinc floatation and NaOH concentration techniques for detection of any such eggs/ova. Thirty-eight samples were found positive for different ova. Overall prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites recorded among 68 pigs from different farm was 55.88%. A prevalence rate of 42.11% was recorded for Ascaris suum and 21.1% prevalence was recorded for cryptosporidium. Results were tabulated and discussed.