Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths in goats of Tirupathur block, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu
Author(s): V Ramakrishnan, L Vimalendran and M Veeraselvam
Abstract: Gastrointestinal helminths significantly affect goat health and productivity, leading to economic losses for farmers. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, species composition, and risk factors associated with helminth infections in goats of Tirupathur Block, Sivaganga District Tamil Nadu. A total of 250 fecal samples were collected and examined using flotation, sedimentation, and McMaster techniques. The overall prevalence was 68.4%, with Strongyle spp. (45.2%), Trichuris spp. (12.8%), Moniezia spp. (7.6%), and Fasciola spp. (2.8%) being the most common. Infection was significantly higher in grazing goats (75.5%) compared to stall-fed goats (42.1%) (p<0.05). The highest prevalence was observed in the monsoon season (82.2%), followed by winter (63.7%) and summer (57.5%). Strategic deworming, improved pasture management, and farmer awareness programs are essential to control helminth infections in the region.
How to cite this article:
V Ramakrishnan, L Vimalendran, M Veeraselvam. Prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths in goats of Tirupathur block, Sivaganga District, Tamil Nadu. Int J Vet Sci Anim Husbandry 2025;10(8):87-89.
