Prevalence of Blood Protozoan Parasites of Cattle, Buffaloes and Goats of Three VDCs Of Siraha District, Nepal

Abstract

Among various diseases, parasitic diseases of domestic animals blood are important ones responsible for livestock health deterioration mainly in Terai belt. In order to assess the blood protozoan parasitic diseases in livestock of Siraha district, a total of 310 blood samples from 130 cattle, 115 buffaloes and 65 goats’ were collected from three VDCs of Siraha district namely Marar, Khirauna and Malhaniya, during Mar 2013 – Feb 2014. Blood samples were collected by puncturing jugular vein of domestic animals. The blood samples collected were transported to DLSO, Siraha for thin blood smear preparation and Giemsa staining. Upon Microscopic examination of 310 blood samples revealed 56(18.06%) prevalence of blood protozoan parasites. Among them cattle and buffaloes (i.e. 19.23% & 19.13%) were found to be equally infected whereas goats were comparatively less infected i.e. 13.84%. Age wise analysis showed that 4-8 years domestic animals were found to be infected maximum by Babesia and Theleria compared to other age group. Prevalence of blood protozoan parasitic infection was slightly varied in three VDCs. Khirauna and Malhaniya VDCs were found to be equally infected i.e. 5.48% with BPP. While Marar VDC was found to be comparatively more (7.09%) infected. Out of 18.06% BPP infection in domestic animals high infection was found in cross bread (10.32%) than local breed (7.74%).