Studies on prevalence of helminthosis in donkeys of certain districts of Marathwada region (Maharashtra state, India)

Abstract

Present study was performed to record the prevalence of gastro-intestinal parasites in donkeys. Overall prevalence of helminthic infection was 44.37% (193/435). Most commonly recorded parasites were Strongyles (81.86%), Strongyloids (11.39%) and mixed infection (6.70%) of Strongyle and Ascarids. Age-wise prevalence was highest in 0 -3 years age group (48.31%), followed by 3 - 8 years age (45.90%) and lowest (37.14%) in above 8 years age group. Districts wise prevalence was highest in Latur (51.20%), followed by in Beed (44.68%) then Nanded (40.81%) and lowest in Parbhani (33.76%). The sex-wise prevalence was more in male donkeys (45.57%) as compared to female (42.93%) donkeys.