Journal of Veterinary Research and Clinical Care
ISSN: 3065-9000 | DOI: 10.64030/3065-9000
Alvaro Moran-Montesinos, Mario Adolfo Vargas-Soltelo, Citlali EstefanÃÂa Sollano-Mendieta, Marco Antonio Ayala-Monter and Vicente Homero González-ÃÂlvarez
Sheep farming is a peculiar activity of great importance; however, gastrointestinal parasites are one of the most significant problems that affect production. The objective of the present study was to identify parasite genera, and to determine the prevalence and parasite load of parasite eggs that affect ovine livestock in the municipal capital of Cuajinicuilapa, Guerrero. The eggs were observed using the flotation technique with glucose solution was used and the McMaster technique was used to enumerate the eggs. The analysis was conducted on a sample of 78 females and 10 males. The prevalence of parasitic genera was found to be 89% in female subjects and 11% in male subjects. The eggs identified corresponded to protozoa of the genus Coccidia, as well as Strongylids, Teladorsagia and Trichuris. The presence of various parasitic genera is a matter of both economic and welfare concern. The study demonstrates the necessity for strategies to control gastrointestinal parasites in sheep production systems.