1School of Wildlife Forensic and Health, Nanaji Deshmukh Veterinary Science University, M.P., India
2Department of Veterinary Microbiology, College of Veterinary Science & AH, Jabalpur, M.P., India
3Satpura Tiger Reserve, MP, India
4Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science & AH, Jabalpur, M.P., India
*Corresponding author: A Rokde; E-mail: amolrokde@gmail.com
Online Published on 21 September, 2022.
The Gaur (Bos gaurus), or the Indian bison, is native to South and Southeast Asia and has been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1986. Diseases manifestation may reduce the body potentials leading to morbidity and mortality. Little is known about the health parameters and gastrointestinal parasites infection in free-ranging gaurs as well as other wild animals. A detailed study was conducted to know the epidemiology and prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in wild Gaur (Bos gaurus) at Satpura Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh, India. A total of 90 fecal samples from wild Gaur were collected from the grazing area of the tiger reserve. Detailed coprological examination for the presence of parasitic eggs/oocysts by direct smear examination, standard sedimentation, and floatation techniques was performed. Out of the 90 fecal samples of wild Gaur, 41.11% were found positive for single or mixed parasitic infection. The overall prevalence rate of Strongyles was maximum 13 (14.44%) followed by that of Eimeria sp. 11 (12.22%), Moniezia sp. 10 (11.11%), Amphistomes 6 (6.66%), Trichuris sp. 5 (5.55%), and Fasciola sp. 3 (3.33%). Wild gaurs at Satpura Tiger Reserve were exposed to parasites having pathogenic significance.
• The study showed varying degree gastrointestinal parasites interaction in free Wild Gaur (Bos gaurus)
• Fecal samples of wild Gaur, 41.11% were found positive for single or mixed type of parasitic infection.
Wild gaur, Satpuda Tiger Reserve, Gastrointestinal parasites
