20 Jul Internal parasites: Prevention and Control measures in Sheep and Goats
आंतरिक परजीवी: भेड़ और बकरियों में रोकथाम और नियंत्रण के उपाय As we all know that, Indiais a paradise of many parasites due to its hot and humid climatic condition. Though most of our indigenous breeds are well adapted to the harsh environment, low nutrition and tropical disease, but animal welfare and productivity are highly affected by internal parasite infestation, mainly during rainy season. Internal parasitism is one of the major problems in the small ruminant’s sector because it exhibits major health issues, which have deleterious effects on the animal performance and cause great economic loss to the producer. In fact, most of the economic losses produced by internal parasites are actually not due to mortality but production loss. The most common internal parasites in sheep and goats are Lung worms (Dictyocaulusspp. or Muelleriuscapillaris), Stomach worms (Haemonchuscontortus) commonly called Barber pole worm, Liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica), and Intestinal parasites, the most common of which are coccidia (Eimeria or Isospora). These parasites have become more difficult to manage because of developed resistance to nearly all available dewormers. Hence, the proper management of internal parasites is extremely important to the success of the small ruminant sector. The ability to observe the clinical signs of a vital infection, to properly medicate and handle the herd, and to effectively reduce the...