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Abanico veterinario
versión On-line ISSN 2448-6132versión impresa ISSN 2007-428X
Resumen
FERNANDEZ-FIGUEROA, Antonio et al. Prevalence nematode gastroenteric of double purpose cattle ranch of Hidalgotitlan Veracruz, Mexico. Abanico vet [online]. 2015, vol.5, n.2, pp.13-18. ISSN 2448-6132.
The aim of this investigation was to determine the prevalence of Gastrointestinal Nematodes in cattle in ten production units of Hidalgotitlan, Veracruz, Mexico. To perform this work, an epidemiological cross-sectional study from November 2012 to January 2013 was conducted. A total of 214 animal fecal samples were taken and placed in plastic bags. These samples were identified and stored in refrigeration at 4° C for their laboratory process the next day. McMaster technique was used to determine the presence of (NGI) and number of eggs per gram of feces (EPG). The nematode species ware identified based on size and shape of the eggs. Nematodes prevalence was, 41% Cooperia, Ostertagia and, Haemonchus 13 % respectively. Furthermore 6% Trychostrongylus,6%, Moniezia 4%, Trichruris ovis and Toxocora vitolorum 3% and Chavertia ovis 1%. This research concluded that the prevalence of Gastroenteric Parasites in cattle was 39%; this permits to develop corrective and preventive programs improving animal production.
Palabras llave : Prevalence; NGI; Mc Master.