A preliminary survey on endoparasites in the faeces of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) at Belum-Temenggor Forest Complex, Perak

Abdul Rahman, Nur Husna (2020) A preliminary survey on endoparasites in the faeces of wild Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) at Belum-Temenggor Forest Complex, Perak. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

The cases of wild elephants entering human settlement are increasing in Malaysia. The potential of these elephants carrying zoonotic endoparasite is becoming a growing concern. A preliminary survey was carried out to determine the percentage of presence of endoparasites in the faeces of the wild Malaysian Elephant (Elephas maximus) at Belum-Temenggor Forest Complex, Perak. Faecal samples from the wild Elephants were collected from three selected areas; Sira Gajah, Sira Papan, and Sungai Tiang. These targeted areas are the natural salt lick areas where elephants frequently visit for geophagy (eating soil). The faecal sample was analysed by using a specially modified McMaster floatation method, faecal sedimentation method and Baermann method. Species identification of nematode and trematode parasite were identified morphologically. A total of 13 faecal samples (Sira Gajah = 7, Sira Papan = 6, and Sungai Tiang = 1) were analysed. A high percentage of endoparasite was found from the faecal samples; 13 (100%). Nematode larvae were found in all samples 13 (100%) while endoparasite ova were found in 12 (92%); both nematode ova and trematode ova share the same percentage with 8 (61%). For nematode ova; 5 (38%) were positive with strongyle, followed by Acsaris sp.; 5 (38%) and Strongyloides sp. with 1 (7%) percentage. For trematode ova, 8 (46%) were positive for Paramphistomum sp., followed by Fasciola sp., with 4 (30%). New species that were reported to be found in wild elephants from Belum-Temenggor Forest Complex, Perak in this study were Ascaris sp. and Strongyloides sp.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	23 Oct 2023 06:43
Last Modified:	23 Oct 2023 06:43
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1509

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