Vol. 9, Special Issue 1 (2024)

Author(s): Rahul Kumar Sharma, Gunjan, Goverdhan Singh and Ritesh Limbat

Abstract: The current study aimed to conduct comprehensive investigations into the clinico-pathology, and parasitological aspects of 64 sheep affected by diarrhoea in the southern region of Rajasthan. Among the 64 collected diarrheic faecal samples, 40 (62.5%) were found to be infected with parasitic infections. The study revealed varying prevalence rates among different parasitic infections, with the highest recorded for Strongyle spp. at 25%, followed by Amphistome spp. at 18.75%, Trichuris spp. at 7.8%, Moniezia spp. at 3.12%, Coccidia spp. at 1.56%, and mixed parasitic infections at 6.25%. Additionally, 24 samples (37%) tested negative for parasitic infections. These findings provide valuable insights into the parasitological landscape associated with diarrhoea in sheep within the specified region.