Clinical and epidemiological approach to diagnose Fasciolosis in sheep

Sheep and goat production plays a vital role in small and marginal farmer’s livelihood. Parasitic infections among sheep and goats are major constraint that farmers come across. A shepherd approached Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Darsi with diarrhea, weakness, debility, jowl edema and death in the sheep flocks of his village. Soiling of dock with feces and mud, jowl edema and emaciation were common findings on clinical examination of the flocks. Geographical approach revealed that the flocks were left grazing in the common grazing land available in the village adjacent to the local pond and also new sheep were introduced into the flock without any quarantine measures. Fecal examination revealed presence of Fasciola sp. by sedimentation technique. Treatment and management strategies were taken up to control the spread of Fasciolosis.