Frequency of trypanosomosis and gastrointestinal parasites in draught donkeys in the Gambia in relation to animal husbandry
- 1 June 1994
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Tropical Animal Health and Production
- Vol. 26 (2) , 102-108
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02239909
Abstract
Prevalence of trypanosomosis, gastrointestinal strongyles and level of strongyle egg outputs were studied in relation to husbandry practices in the draught donkey population in The Gambia. Feeding regime, number of working hours per day and overnight penning practices of donkeys affected significantly (P0·05) trypanosomosis prevalence. Dual trypanosome and gastrointestinal strongyle infection significantly reduced the PCV (P0·05) lower PCV than those found negative. Husbandry practices to improve the situation are recommended. La prévalence de la trypanosomose, des strongles gastrointestinaux et la quantité d'oeufs de strongles émis ont été étudiées en relation avec les pratiques d'élevage dans une population d'ânes de trait en Gambie. Le régime alimentaire, le nombre d'heures de travail par jour et la mise en enclos des ânes la nuit ont eu une influence significative (P0,05). La trypanosomose et la strongylose ont réduit de façon significative l'hématocrite (P0,05) que ceux indemnes. Des pratiques d'élevage destinées à améliorer la situation sont recommandées. Se estudió la prevalencia de tripanosomosis, estróngilus gastrointestinales y su nivel de ovipostura, en relación con el manejo, en una población de burros de trabajo en Gambia. El régimen alimentario, el número de horas de trabajo por día y las prácticas de estabulación nocturnas, afectaron significativamente (P0·05). Las infecciones duales de tripanosomas y estróngilus, redujeron significativamente el volumen corpuscular celular (VCC) (P0·05) del VCC, comparados con aquellos encontrados negativos. Se recomiendan prácticas de manejo para mejorar la situación.Keywords
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