A STUDY ON THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HELMINTHS OF BUFFALOES IN IRAQ

  A study on the epidemiology  of helminths of buffalloes, conducted at two different areas, revealed the followings; Three species were reported for the first time in Iraq; Moniezia benedeni, Gastrothylax crumonifer and Carmyerius spatiosus. In both areas high rates of observed. The infection wi...

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Main Authors: L. H. Kaid, K. I. Altaif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Baghdad, College of Veterinary Medicine 1990-12-01
Series:The Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine
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Online Access:https://jcovm.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/Iraqijvm/article/view/1644
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Summary:  A study on the epidemiology  of helminths of buffalloes, conducted at two different areas, revealed the followings; Three species were reported for the first time in Iraq; Moniezia benedeni, Gastrothylax crumonifer and Carmyerius spatiosus. In both areas high rates of observed. The infection with Fasciola gignatica was study further revealed a higher rate of infection with fertile systs in the lungs than in livers.  There was a good correlation between the environ- mental factors and parasitic infections in both provinces.
ISSN:1609-5693
2410-7409