Prevalence of Helminth Parasites of Goats and Sheep in Bhognipur Area of Kanpur, U.P.

A parasitic investigation carried out in 160 goats and 160 sheep of aged between 1–2 years in Bhognipur area of Kanpur, U.P. during the period from Feb. 2000 to Feb. 2005 which revealed the presence of Avitellina sp., Moniezia sp., Trichuris sp., Haemonchus sp., Stongyloides sp., Dicrocoelium sp., Oesophagostomum species. Out of 160 goats a total 29.37% and out of 160 sheep a total 35.62% were positive for these parasites. Avitellina sp. (6.25%), Moniezia sp. (5.62%), Fasciola sp. (4.37%), Trichuris sp. (3.75%), Haemonchus sp. (3.12%), Strongyloides sp. (2.50%), Dicrocoelium sp. (1.87%) and Oesophagostomum sp. (1.87%) were noted in goats but in sheep Avitellina sp. (7.50%), Moniezia sp. (6.87%), Fasciola sp. (5.62%), Trichuris sp. (3.12%), Haemonchus sp., (3.75%), Strongyloides sp. (3.75%), Dicrocoelium sp. (2.50%) and Oesophagastomum sp. (2.50%) were noted. The incidence was higher in rainy season and lower in winter season but moderate in spring and summer season. Overall the rate of infection was much higher in sheep (35.62%) than goats (29.37%).