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Item Coprological Survey of Gastro-Intestinal Helminth in Buffalo (Bubalus Bubalis) of Dhrampur, Dhanusha, Nepal(Central Department of Zoology Institute of Science and Technology Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, 2015) Sah, Prabhaw KumarBuffalo (Bubalus bubalis), an important species of domestic livestock, is generally affected by helminth parasites. Present study was carried out to find the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth parasites of buffaloes. Out of a total of 300 fecal samples collected 150 each during summer and winter season, were tested for the presence of gastrointestinal helminths using sedimentation and flotation techniques and the parasites were identified morphologically under microscope. The test revealed 74% and 84.66% positive for the presence of eggs of gastrointestinal helminths for the winter and summer season respectively. The fecal samples showed the prevalence of trematodes (47.01%), cestodes (2.66%) and nematodes (10.66%) during winter season. Likewise, the helminth eggs of trematodes, cestode and nematodes were 52.99%, 3.66% and 12 % of respectively during summer. Among the trematodes, Fasciola sp showed a a higher (23.33%) prevalence followed by Paramphistomum (17.66%) and Dicrocoelius (9.66%). Among cestodes, the only eggs detected belonged to Monezia (6.33%) sp. Among nematodes Trichostrongylus sp showed a higher (9.33%) prevalence followed gradually by Toxocara (5.66%), Strongyloides (2.66%), Trichuris (1.66%), Ostertagia (1%), Haemonchus (0.66%), Chabertia (0.66%), Cooperia (0.33%), and Capillaria (0.33%) spp. The parasite eggs were identified morphologically under microscope. The different in the prevalence of positive and negative samples were found statistically insignificant ( χ 2 = =51.62, P <0.05, d.f. =14). Single infection was observed in 216 (90.76%) samples, moderate infection in 14 (5.88%) samples and heavy infection 8 (3.66%) samples.Item Gastro-Intestinal Parasites in Goat (Capra Hircus) of Puranchour Vdc, Pokhara.(Central Department of Zoology Institute of Science and Technology Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, 2015) Purja, RadhaGoat (Capra hircus), a member of the Bovidae family and subfamily Caprine is supposed to be the first farm animals domesticated. Present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of goat. A total of 220 fecal samples were collected of which 110 in the month of June/July 2014 and 110 January/February 2015 from Puranchaur VDC of Pokhara and examined by sedimentation and floatation technique. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 100 farmers randomly regarding goat diseases and use of anthelmintics. The study revealed 100% prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites including 13 genera. Among the porotozoan, sporozoan (89.54%) showed higher prevalence followed by sarcodina (31.81%). Among helminth parasites, two were trematodes Fasciola sp. (8.18%) and Paramphistomum sp. (4.09%), 2 were cestodes Taenia sp.(4.09%) and Moniezia sp. (18.18%) and seven were nematode in which Toxocara sp. (68.18%) showed the highest prevalence followed by Bunostomum sp. (35%), Oxyuris sp. (30.45%), Trichuris sp. (12.27%), Strongyloides sp. (7.27%), Trichostrongyloid sp. (5.45%), Nematodirus sp. (4.54%). Multiple infection was observed in 202 (91.81%) samples and single infection in 18(8.18%) samples. Statistically there was no significant difference in the seasonal prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites during two seasons in goatsItem Gastro-Intestinal Parasites of Red Panda ( Ailurus Fulgens Fulgens Cuvier, 1825) In Rara National Park, Mugu, Nepal(Central Department of Zoology Institute of Science and Technology Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, 2015) Shrestha, Chandra Kaji PanThe present study has been carried out to determine the prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites in Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens fulgens) of Rara National Park, Mugu, Nepal. A total of 22 faecal samples of Red Panda were collected in the month of May/June 2011 and 21 faecal samples from the same site during the month of May/June 2012. All the samples were microscopically examined by faecal floatation and sedimentation techniques. Out of 43 faecal samples examined, 40 samples (93.00%) were found to be positive for gastro-intestinal parasites. Altogether, 12 different species of gastro-intestinal parasites were recovered from Red Panda. Among them, two species of protozoan parasites and 10 species of helminthes were observed. In protozoan parasites, Eimeria (67.44%) was more prevalent than Entamoeba (62.79%). Among helminthes, Oxyuris sp. showed the highest prevalence rate followed by Toxoascaris sp. (48.84%), Hookworm (44.19%), Baylisascaris sp. and Crenosoma sp. (34.88%), Strongyloides sp. and Moniezia sp. (18.60%), Trichuris sp. and Metastrongylus sp. (4.65%) and Angiostrongylus sp. (2.33%). Only one species of cestoda i.e. Moniezia sp. was found but trematoda and acanthocephalans were not found in Red Panda of Rara National Park. The concurrency of parasite infection indicated highest for multiple and quintuple infection. Intensity of infection revealed that the Red Pandas of RNP were infected heavily by protozoan parasites; Eimeria and Entamoeba and helminth parasites; Oxyuris, Baylisascaris, and Trichuris indicating that parasitic infection possess an important threat in conservation of Red Panda in Nepal.Item Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Pigeon (Columba Sp. Linnaeus, 1758) In Three Temples of Pokhara Valley(Central Department of Zoology Institute of Science and Technology Tribhuvan University Kirtipur, Kathmandu, 2016) Gurung, AmritThe present study was conducted to determine the general prevalence, identification, compare area-wise as well as infection-wise prevalence and find out activities on health care of pigeon (Columba sp.) in three temples viz. Bhadrakali temple, Bindhyabasini temple and Tal Barahi temple of Pokhara valley. A total of 120 faecal samples were collected by opportunistic random faecal sampling method on 16, 17 and 19 March, 2016 A.D. Iodine wet mount and different concentration technique (floatation and sedimentation) were used for faecal qualitative tests and verbally administered questionnaires for interview whereas Microsoft Excel 2007 and “R”, version 3.3.1 software packages were used in analyzing data. Out of 120 faecal samples examined, 83 faecal samples were positive with 69.16% prevalence of parasitic infection. Total of seven GI parasites that includes one subclass of protozoan: Coccidia 23 (19.16%) and six genera of helminths: Capillaria sp. 38 (31.67%), Ascaridia sp. 26 (21.66%), Echinostoma sp. 9 (7.50%), Syangamus sp. 7 (5.83%), Hymenolepis sp. 4 (3.33%) and Hetarakis sp. 3 (2.50%) were identified and reported first time in Nepal. The prevalence rate of helminths 66 (55%) were higher than protozoan parasites 23 (19.16%). The higher prevalence of GI parasites was in Bhadrakali temple 31 (77.50%) followed by Tal Barahi temple 29 (72.50%) and the lowest was in Bindhyabasini temple 23 (57.50). Statistically, the difference in prevalence of GI parasitic infection among study area was found to be insignificant (χ²=0.76328, P>0.05) whereas the difference in prevalence of single infection 52 (43.83%) and mixed infections 31 (25.83%) were insignificant (χ²=3.4728, P>0.05). No any activities on health care of pigeon regarding the GI parasites were found. The study indicated that pigeons in three temples of Pokhara valley were highly susceptible to GI parasites. Therefore sustainable ways for controlling the parasitic infection and further studies need to be designed for the health and conservation of pigeons.