Abstract
A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2015 to April 2016on 219 mules and on 165 donkeys in mecha,worda Amhara Region to determine the prevalence of GIT strongylosis in equine species and to determine the association of different risk factors with the disease in the study area. Simple random sampling technique was used. In order to achieve these objectives, simple flotation technique was applied. Fresh fecal samples were obtained from 384 randomly selected mule (=219) and donkeys (n=165). Coprological examination for the detection of strongyle eggs was performed using floatation technique. The overall prevalence of strongyle infection in the study area was 63% (n=263). The prevalence of strongyle infection in mules and donkeys were 64.8%, 60.6 %, respectively ( 2 =0.724, P = 0.395). The infection rates of strongyle were 74.4%, 62.3% and 62.1% in young, adult and old animals, respectively, while in female and male animals the rates were 64.6% and 61.7%, respectively. There was statistical significant difference in prevalence of strongyle infection among body condition, and work pattern (P <0.05). However, there was no statistical significant difference in prevalence of strongyle infection between age, species and sex (P > 0.05). In conclusion, strongyle infection is widely distributed in the study area. Therefore, further epidemiological study of strongyle infection with aims of designing and implementing appropriate prevention and control strategies are strongly recommended.
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