Gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle: Unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in Bangladesh
Abstract Background Factors influencing parasitosis in cattle in Bangladesh remain inadequately explored, necessitating a comprehensive investigation for interventions and sustainable livestock farming. Objectives We conducted this study to estimate the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestina...
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| author | Md. Abu Sayeed Lauren Ungar Yeasin Haider Chowdhury Md. Saiful Bari Md. Mizanur Rahman M. Sawkat Anwer Md. Ahasanul Hoque |
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| description | Abstract Background Factors influencing parasitosis in cattle in Bangladesh remain inadequately explored, necessitating a comprehensive investigation for interventions and sustainable livestock farming. Objectives We conducted this study to estimate the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal parasites, exploring their intricate relationship with farm management practices across a spectrum of small‐, medium‐, and large‐scale commercial farms. Methods We conducted this study in the Chattogram district of Bangladesh. We collected a total of 189 freshly voided faecal samples from different farms. We recorded the age, breed, milking status, sex, body condition score, and anthelmintic use history of the sampled animals. We processed the samples using the direct smear method, with the identification of one egg per sample being considered positive. Results We estimated the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasite infection in large‐scale (52.1%), medium‐scale (54.5%), and small‐scale farms (70.0%), with statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.05). Both pregnant and lactating cows, as well as indigenous cattle, were more likely to have gastrointestinal parasites (p ≤ 0.05). The predominant parasites across farms of all sizes were trematodes (Paramphistomum spp. and Schistosomas spp.) and protozoa (Balantidium coli and Coccidia spp.). Conclusion Poor farm management practices, such as no pasture management and inadequate deworming regimens, may contribute to the elevated prevalence and infection load observed on small‐scale farms. The increased parasitosis in previously dewormed animals can be attributed to the development of anthelmintic resistance against gastrointestinal parasites. Implementing proper and effective deworming strategies is crucial to preventing gastrointestinal parasitosis and mitigating the risk of anthelmintic resistance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-681f8774f31042e18ea6c09e138039002024-01-16T18:58:33ZengWileyVeterinary Medicine and Science2053-10952024-01-01101n/an/a10.1002/vms3.1325Gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle: Unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in BangladeshMd. Abu Sayeed0Lauren Ungar1Yeasin Haider Chowdhury2Md. Saiful Bari3Md. Mizanur Rahman4M. Sawkat Anwer5Md. Ahasanul Hoque6National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health The Australian National University Canberra AustraliaCummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Medford Massachusetts USAChattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chattogram BangladeshChattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chattogram BangladeshChattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chattogram BangladeshCummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University Medford Massachusetts USAChattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chattogram BangladeshAbstract Background Factors influencing parasitosis in cattle in Bangladesh remain inadequately explored, necessitating a comprehensive investigation for interventions and sustainable livestock farming. Objectives We conducted this study to estimate the prevalence and distribution of gastrointestinal parasites, exploring their intricate relationship with farm management practices across a spectrum of small‐, medium‐, and large‐scale commercial farms. Methods We conducted this study in the Chattogram district of Bangladesh. We collected a total of 189 freshly voided faecal samples from different farms. We recorded the age, breed, milking status, sex, body condition score, and anthelmintic use history of the sampled animals. We processed the samples using the direct smear method, with the identification of one egg per sample being considered positive. Results We estimated the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasite infection in large‐scale (52.1%), medium‐scale (54.5%), and small‐scale farms (70.0%), with statistically significant differences (p ≤ 0.05). Both pregnant and lactating cows, as well as indigenous cattle, were more likely to have gastrointestinal parasites (p ≤ 0.05). The predominant parasites across farms of all sizes were trematodes (Paramphistomum spp. and Schistosomas spp.) and protozoa (Balantidium coli and Coccidia spp.). Conclusion Poor farm management practices, such as no pasture management and inadequate deworming regimens, may contribute to the elevated prevalence and infection load observed on small‐scale farms. The increased parasitosis in previously dewormed animals can be attributed to the development of anthelmintic resistance against gastrointestinal parasites. Implementing proper and effective deworming strategies is crucial to preventing gastrointestinal parasitosis and mitigating the risk of anthelmintic resistance.https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1325commercial farmgastrointestinalparasitosisprevalenceresistance |
| spellingShingle | Md. Abu Sayeed Lauren Ungar Yeasin Haider Chowdhury Md. Saiful Bari Md. Mizanur Rahman M. Sawkat Anwer Md. Ahasanul Hoque Gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle: Unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in Bangladesh Veterinary Medicine and Science commercial farm gastrointestinal parasitosis prevalence resistance |
| title | Gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle: Unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in Bangladesh |
| title_full | Gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle: Unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in Bangladesh |
| title_fullStr | Gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle: Unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in Bangladesh |
| title_full_unstemmed | Gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle: Unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in Bangladesh |
| title_short | Gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle: Unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in Bangladesh |
| title_sort | gastrointestinal parasitosis in cattle unveiling the landscape across diverse production systems in bangladesh |
| topic | commercial farm gastrointestinal parasitosis prevalence resistance |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.1325 |
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