Coccidiosis in Goats of Organized and Unorganized Farms of Jammu Region

Three hundred eighty four goats of different age groups under two different managemental practices were screened for different Eimerian oocysts, out of which 209 were found to be positive for Eimeria parasites. 47.91% and 60.93% of goats from organized and un-organized managements were found to harbour Eimeria infection, respectively. The species identified were Eimeria arloingi, E. christenseni, E. ninakohlyakimovae, E. parva, E. fauri, E. caprina and E. kocharii among which. Eimeria arloingi and E. christenseni were most predominant species.