Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep
This study was designed to evaluate the trace elements (minerals) in forages fed to sheep and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burdens. The ultimate objective was to determine the correlation between the burden of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites and the level of trace minerals in sheep seru...
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| author | Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan Muhammad Sohail Sajid Muhammad Younus Muhammad Ahsan Naeem Muhammad Sulman Ali Taseer Hossam Ebaid |
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| description | This study was designed to evaluate the trace elements (minerals) in forages fed to sheep and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burdens. The ultimate objective was to determine the correlation between the burden of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites and the level of trace minerals in sheep serum as a result of the forages they grazed on. A total of 384 faecal samples were collected from sheep in each of the districts (Sialkot and Multan) and examined quantitatively using the McMaster technique. Serum collected from them and plants were pre-treated, and spectrophotometry was used to determine the concentration of trace minerals (Mn, Co, Cu, and Zn). The level of these trace elements differed significantly (P < 0.05) in forages from both districts. In the district of Sialkot, the highest concentrations (mg/Kg) of Zn (38.53 ± 0.16) were found in Cichorium intybus, Cu (41.57 ± 0.07) in Cynodon dactylon, Mn (39.61 ± 0.05) in Parthenium hysterophorus, and Co (1.42 ± 0.03) in Coronopus didymus. In the district of Multan, the highest concentrations (mg/Kg) of Zn (39.43 ± 0.46) were found in Cichorium intybus, Cu (25.76 ± 0.36) in Cynodon dactylon, Mn (34.29 ± 0.53) in Launaea nudicaulis, and Co (1.74 ± 0.08) in Brachiaria raptens. The prevalence of GI parasites in sheep populations in district Sialkot was 34%, while in district Multan, it was 32%. In tehsil Sialkot of district Sialkot, Zn and Cu were significantly (P < 0.05) correlated with eggs per gram (EPG) of faeces, while in tehsil Multan City of district Multan, only Cu was significantly (P < 0.05) correlated with EPG. The potential mechanism behind the role of trace minerals in lowering the burdens of GI parasites requires more investigation. It is recommended that plants with high content of trace minerals should be utilized as part of comprehensive preventive and control strategies against GI parasitism in ruminant animals like sheep. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cd17f4b8a7404f7caf1d5cd96192efed2023-09-07T04:43:16ZengElsevierSaudi Journal of Biological Sciences1319-562X2023-09-01309103768Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheepHafiz Muhammad Rizwan0Muhammad Sohail Sajid1Muhammad Younus2Muhammad Ahsan Naeem3Muhammad Sulman Ali Taseer4Hossam Ebaid5Section of Parasitology, Department of Pathobiology, KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Narowal, Sub campus UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan; Corresponding author.Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, PakistanSection of Pathology, Department of Pathobiology, KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Narowal, Sub campus UVAS, Lahore, PakistanSection of Pharmacology, Department of Basic Sciences, KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Narowal, Sub campus UVAS, Lahore, Pakistan; College of Veterinary Medicine, Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan 430070, ChinaSection of Pathology, Department of Pathobiology, KBCMA College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Narowal, Sub campus UVAS, Lahore, PakistanDepartment of Zoology, College of Science, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2455, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaThis study was designed to evaluate the trace elements (minerals) in forages fed to sheep and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burdens. The ultimate objective was to determine the correlation between the burden of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites and the level of trace minerals in sheep serum as a result of the forages they grazed on. A total of 384 faecal samples were collected from sheep in each of the districts (Sialkot and Multan) and examined quantitatively using the McMaster technique. Serum collected from them and plants were pre-treated, and spectrophotometry was used to determine the concentration of trace minerals (Mn, Co, Cu, and Zn). The level of these trace elements differed significantly (P < 0.05) in forages from both districts. In the district of Sialkot, the highest concentrations (mg/Kg) of Zn (38.53 ± 0.16) were found in Cichorium intybus, Cu (41.57 ± 0.07) in Cynodon dactylon, Mn (39.61 ± 0.05) in Parthenium hysterophorus, and Co (1.42 ± 0.03) in Coronopus didymus. In the district of Multan, the highest concentrations (mg/Kg) of Zn (39.43 ± 0.46) were found in Cichorium intybus, Cu (25.76 ± 0.36) in Cynodon dactylon, Mn (34.29 ± 0.53) in Launaea nudicaulis, and Co (1.74 ± 0.08) in Brachiaria raptens. The prevalence of GI parasites in sheep populations in district Sialkot was 34%, while in district Multan, it was 32%. In tehsil Sialkot of district Sialkot, Zn and Cu were significantly (P < 0.05) correlated with eggs per gram (EPG) of faeces, while in tehsil Multan City of district Multan, only Cu was significantly (P < 0.05) correlated with EPG. The potential mechanism behind the role of trace minerals in lowering the burdens of GI parasites requires more investigation. It is recommended that plants with high content of trace minerals should be utilized as part of comprehensive preventive and control strategies against GI parasitism in ruminant animals like sheep.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X23002139Trace mineralsGastrointestinal parasitesSheepForagesPakistan |
| spellingShingle | Hafiz Muhammad Rizwan Muhammad Sohail Sajid Muhammad Younus Muhammad Ahsan Naeem Muhammad Sulman Ali Taseer Hossam Ebaid Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Trace minerals Gastrointestinal parasites Sheep Forages Pakistan |
| title | Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep |
| title_full | Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep |
| title_fullStr | Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep |
| title_short | Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep |
| title_sort | evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep |
| topic | Trace minerals Gastrointestinal parasites Sheep Forages Pakistan |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1319562X23002139 |
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