Occurrence of gastrointestinal helminths in Bactrian camel in Iran
- Author:
Tajik, J.*
;
Moghaddar, N.
;
Nikjou, D.
;
Taleban, Y.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Tropical Biomedicine
2011;28(2):362-365
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
A study on naturally acquired gastrointestinal helminthic parasites in Bactrian
camel was carried out in Ardabil province, northwest of Iran, which is the main site of this
species in Iran. This species has importance in Iran due to its low population. A total of 25
faecal samples (25% of population) were examined by Clayton Lane method to determine the
egg count of different types of helminths in different age groups. Helminth eggs were found
in 13 (52%) of the faecal samples (0-191 eggs/gm, 51.96±13.82). Bactrian camels were infected
with Nematodirus sp. (32%), Trichuris sp. (32%), Marshallagia sp. (28%), Moniezia sp. (28%)
and Strongyloides sp. (16%). The age of the infected Bactrian camels was significantly higher
than the non-infected camels (p<0.01) and there was a significant correlation between age
and the intensity of infection (r=0.583, p=0.002). No significant difference in the ratio of the
affected camels and in the intensity of infection was found between the two sexes. The
results of the current study showed that helminthic infection is a serious problem in this
animal in Iran.
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