Abstract

Author:
Gopal Pasi, Rashok Khanal, Shambhu Shah

Doi: 10.26480/mahj.02.2024.64.71

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Paramphistomosis is one of the most commonly described serious gastrointestinal parasitic infections in buffaloes, is distributed all over the world, especially tropical and subtropical climatic conditions. This disease causes considerable economic losses to the farmers. This study was designed to determine the prevalence of Paramphistomum in buffaloes of Siddharthanagar municipality, Rupandehi, Nepal. This cross-sectional study was carried out during July 2021 to September 2021. A total of 244 fecal samples were examined using direct smear method and simple sedimentation method as described by Soulsby. Prevalence association with sex, breed, age, feeding method, deworming status and interval were analyzed using SPSS version_ 25 at 5% significance and 95% confidence level. Overall 31.56% prevalence recorded. Prevalence according to age, deworming status and deworming interval wise was recorded statistically significant (p < .05). Age wise prevalence was 10%, 21.74%, 33.85% and 45.83% in buffaloes of less than one year, 1-2-year, 2-4 year and more than 4 years respectively. Sex wise a greater number of females (33.85%) were found positive than males (22.45%) but the relation was statistically non-significant (p > .05). Breed and feeding method wise prevalence was observed non-significant (p > .05). The study suggested that there is high prevalence of Paramphistomosis in buffaloes of Siddharthanagar municipality, Rupandehi. Non-dewormed, occasionally dewormed and productive buffaloes are found more susceptible than the young and calves.