Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022, India
1Present address: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Budgam, SKUAST-K, Old Airport, Post Box No.823, Srinagar.
2Goat Research Station, AAU, Burnihat
Part of M.V.Sc. Thesis.
An epidemiological study of monieziosis in local goats of Assam in respect of seasons revealed highest incidence in monsoon (47.27%) followed by post monsoon (31.32%), pre-monsoon (27.88%) and winter season (15.76%). On the basis of faecal examination it was observed that the local goats released significantly higher (p<0.01) number of eggs of Moniezia species in monsoon season (mean EPG 386.36±130.11) and lowest faecal egg counts during winter season (mean EPG 40.00±18.23). The highest faecal egg counts were recorded in the month of June with the overall mean EPG of 623.64±219.69 and lowest in the month of December with overall mean EPG of 29.09±14.83. The overall incidence of monieziosis was highest in the month of June (54.55%) and lowest in the month of December (10.91%). There was significantly higher out put of Moniezia species eggs in kids as compared to adult goats.
Assam, Goat, Moniezia, Monsoon
