Studies on Prevalence of GI Nematodes of Buffalo in Udaipur, Rajasthan

GI nemotodes are very common in India and worldwide. The climate in India is highly suitable for growth of GI nematodes. To assess the sitation in Udaipur, the present study was conducted from Sept 2020 to January 2021 in and around Udaipur district (Rajasthan). The Overall prevalence of GI nematode infection in buffalo was 260 (85.24%). Among various GI nematode infections reported in the present study, Strongyles 120 (46.15%) were the most prevalent gastrointestinal nematode followed by Trichuris, Toxocara and Strongyloides. In buffalo seasonal analysis revealed highest prevalence in rainy season 195 (96.05%) and lowest in winter 65 (63.72%). Females (89.04%) were more infected with GI nematode infection than the male (76.84%) buffalo. The age wise prevalence of GI nematode infection reported highest prevalence in age group below 3 years 142 (93.42%) followed by 3-5 years age group 91 (91%) and above 5 years age group 27 (50.94%) in buffalo. Month wise GI nematode infection showed higher prevalence in September Month 113 (91.13. %). The study indicated that GIparasites are more prevelant in young females below 3 years of age. Rainy season suits the vgrowth and propagation of GI parasites.