Comparative prevalence of haemoparasites in Katjang goats manage intensively and semi-intensively

Mohd Kassim, Nursaidah (2015) Comparative prevalence of haemoparasites in Katjang goats manage intensively and semi-intensively. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

In this study the prevalence of blood parasites was determined in goats raised in 4 farms practicing either intensive (n=21) or semi-intensive (n=21) management systems. Comparison between different systems, age groups and sex was done. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein of 45 Katjang goats and placed into EDTA tubes. To identify the blood parasites, a thin blood smear from each blood sample was prepared and stained with Giemsa stain, and then the slide was observed under a light microscope. The prevalent rate of haemoparasites in Katjang goats on these farms was 21.4%. The type of management system showed significant difference (p<0.05) on haemoparasite burden among the Katjang goats. Katjang goats managed semi-intensively had higher prevalent rate (19%) compared with goats managed intensively (2.4%). Thus, raising goats intensively without allowing them to graze can reduce the haemoparasite burden in Katjang goats. There is no significant difference (p>0.05) between the age groups (kids, young and adults) and haemoparasites load in Katjang goats. However, there is significant different (p<0.05) between the sexes and haemoparasites load.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Siti Mariam Giman
Date Deposited:	16 Nov 2022 01:27
Last Modified:	16 Nov 2022 01:27
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/335

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