Prevalence of Eimeria spp. in goats of Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir State*

Fecal samples of 384 goats (Capra hircus) from Jammu region were examined for the presence of coccidia oocysts. Seven species of Eimeria were identified viz., E. arloingi, E. christenseni, E. ninakohlyakimovae, E. parva, E. fauri, E. caprina and E. kocharii. Of these seven species, E. parva and E. fauri were recorded for the first time in Jammu. An overall prevalence of 54.43% was recorded. Kids had higher oocyst count as compared to hoggets and adult goats. Mixed infection was common and accounted for 95.22% in positive cases. Eimeria arloingiwas the predominant species in all age groups, whereas E. christenseniwas common in 6–12 months age group only.