Toxocara vitulorum Infection of Calves in and Around Barmer District of Rajasthan
Author: Durga Bai Sodha, Phool Kanwar and P.K. Pilania
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Abstract
One of the most prevalent and dangerous parasites of calves in and around the Barmer area of Rajasthan is Toxocara vitulorum, which causes parasitic illnesses. Through the use of T. vitulorum's flotation technique, 200 faecal samples in total were collected and analysed. Toxocara vitulorum was discovered to be present in 25.50% of populations. Compared to male calves, which had a prevalence of 21.00%, female calves had a greater sex-specific prevalence of 30.00%.
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Toxocara vitulorum, infection, calves, Barmer district, Rajasthan.
Conclusion
According to the study's findings, 25.50% of people in Rajasthan's Barmer district had Toxocara vitulorum infections overall. Compared to male calves (21.00%), female calves had a greater sex-specific prevalence (30.00%) calves.
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Durga Bai Sodha, Phool Kanwar and P.K. Pilania (2024). Toxocara vitulorum Infection of Calves in and Around Barmer District of Rajasthan. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(1): 26-27.