Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen Thailand
This study investigated the epidemiology of gastrointestinal (GI) parasite infections among 42 meat goat herds in Khon Kaen, Northeast Thailand, based on 913 fecal samples. The predominant parasites identified in the herd were strongyle (100.0%, 42/42), Trichuris spp. (73.8%, 31/42), Eimeria spp. (6...
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| author | Sarinya Rerkyusuke Sawarin Lerk-u-suke Raktham Mektrirat Anuwat Wiratsudakul Prapan Kanjampa Saikam Chaimongkol Nattaya Phanmanee Miranda Visuddhangkoon Panicha Pattayawongdecha Nanticha Piyapattanakon Pongpatchara Krajaipan Pitchapa Sutamwirat |
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| description | This study investigated the epidemiology of gastrointestinal (GI) parasite infections among 42 meat goat herds in Khon Kaen, Northeast Thailand, based on 913 fecal samples. The predominant parasites identified in the herd were strongyle (100.0%, 42/42), Trichuris spp. (73.8%, 31/42), Eimeria spp. (66.7%, 28/42), Moniezia spp. (64.3%, 27/42), Strongyloides spp. (38.1%, 16/42), and Paramphistomum spp. (7.1%, 3/42). Coinfection with at least two GI parasites was observed in 90.4% of the herds. Molecular analysis confirmed Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus spp. as the strongyle species. The study explored parasite prevalence among animals, finding significant correlations with season, sex, age, and breed. Notably, the wet season showed increased strongyle and Eimeria spp. infections. Female animals had higher odds of strongyle infection, while younger animals (less than 1 year) were more susceptible. Conversely, animals aged over 1 year were more likely to be positive for Trichuris spp., Moniezia spp., and Eimeria spp. infections. Female animals exhibited poor body condition scores (BCS) and anemia, as indicated by the FAMACHA score and packed cell volume (PCV) levels. Correlations between age, clinical signs, hematological parameters, biochemistry, and GI parasite burdens were investigated, revealing significant associations. These findings emphasize the need for tailored intervention strategies considering seasonal variations, age, and sex differences for effective GI parasite control in meat goats. Prioritizing animals exhibiting poor BCS and elevated FAMACHA score is imperative to mitigate the deleterious impacts of GI parasitic infections on health and productivity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6c8b41d9d68446db87ee1905d248ee8f2025-02-03T00:25:12ZengWileyVeterinary Medicine International2042-00482024-01-01202410.1155/2024/3267028Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen ThailandSarinya Rerkyusuke0Sawarin Lerk-u-suke1Raktham Mektrirat2Anuwat Wiratsudakul3Prapan Kanjampa4Saikam Chaimongkol5Nattaya Phanmanee6Miranda Visuddhangkoon7Panicha Pattayawongdecha8Nanticha Piyapattanakon9Pongpatchara Krajaipan10Pitchapa Sutamwirat11Division of Livestock MedicineDepartment of Geographic Information ScienceVeterinary Academic OfficeDepartment of Clinical Sciences and Public Health and the Monitoring and Surveillance Center for Zoonotic Diseases in Wildlife and Exotic AnimalsLaboratory Service and Laboratory Animal UnitVeterinary Diagnostic LaboratoryFaculty of Veterinary MedicineFaculty of Veterinary MedicineFaculty of Veterinary MedicineFaculty of Veterinary MedicineFaculty of Veterinary MedicineFaculty of Veterinary MedicineThis study investigated the epidemiology of gastrointestinal (GI) parasite infections among 42 meat goat herds in Khon Kaen, Northeast Thailand, based on 913 fecal samples. The predominant parasites identified in the herd were strongyle (100.0%, 42/42), Trichuris spp. (73.8%, 31/42), Eimeria spp. (66.7%, 28/42), Moniezia spp. (64.3%, 27/42), Strongyloides spp. (38.1%, 16/42), and Paramphistomum spp. (7.1%, 3/42). Coinfection with at least two GI parasites was observed in 90.4% of the herds. Molecular analysis confirmed Haemonchus contortus and Trichostrongylus spp. as the strongyle species. The study explored parasite prevalence among animals, finding significant correlations with season, sex, age, and breed. Notably, the wet season showed increased strongyle and Eimeria spp. infections. Female animals had higher odds of strongyle infection, while younger animals (less than 1 year) were more susceptible. Conversely, animals aged over 1 year were more likely to be positive for Trichuris spp., Moniezia spp., and Eimeria spp. infections. Female animals exhibited poor body condition scores (BCS) and anemia, as indicated by the FAMACHA score and packed cell volume (PCV) levels. Correlations between age, clinical signs, hematological parameters, biochemistry, and GI parasite burdens were investigated, revealing significant associations. These findings emphasize the need for tailored intervention strategies considering seasonal variations, age, and sex differences for effective GI parasite control in meat goats. Prioritizing animals exhibiting poor BCS and elevated FAMACHA score is imperative to mitigate the deleterious impacts of GI parasitic infections on health and productivity.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/3267028 |
| spellingShingle | Sarinya Rerkyusuke Sawarin Lerk-u-suke Raktham Mektrirat Anuwat Wiratsudakul Prapan Kanjampa Saikam Chaimongkol Nattaya Phanmanee Miranda Visuddhangkoon Panicha Pattayawongdecha Nanticha Piyapattanakon Pongpatchara Krajaipan Pitchapa Sutamwirat Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen Thailand Veterinary Medicine International |
| title | Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen Thailand |
| title_full | Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen Thailand |
| title_fullStr | Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen Thailand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen Thailand |
| title_short | Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Gastrointestinal Parasite Infections among Meat Goats in Khon Kaen Thailand |
| title_sort | prevalence and associated risk factors of gastrointestinal parasite infections among meat goats in khon kaen thailand |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/3267028 |
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