16 research outputs found
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Not AvailableA total of 90 animals each of both Tho-Tho and cross bred cattle were screened for the presence of
gastrointestinal helminth parasites in and around the locality of Nagaland during the year of 2012-13.
Among strongyle parasites, recorded parasites were Trichostrongylus, Haemonchus, Oesophagostomum
and Cooperia species in both Tho-Tho cattle as well as cross bred. However, occurrence of Toxocara
vitulorum and Bunostomum and Eimerian species were also recorded from calves. Among tapeworm
infestation, M. benedeni was recorded in Tho-Tho and M. expansa was recorded in cross bred. As a
whole, there was low level of subclinical infestation due to peculiar topography and climate of this
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Not AvailablePresent study was conducted to determine the prevalence of fasciolosis in Mithun in different rearing conditions. The serum samples were collected from different geographical locations of Nagaland and Mizoram in free range conditions of rearing and from institute farm, serum sample were collected in semi intensive conditions. In the present study, no ova of Fasciola gigantica were recovered on faecal examination but attempts were made for studying the sero-prevalence of this parasitic infection in mithun. Seroprevalence of fasciolosis in mithun was recorded in free range conditions as well as in semi intensive conditions. Out of 156 animals tested, sera of 30 animals were found to be reactive in ELISA which yielded a percentage of 19.23%. Out of this 25.84% were recorded from free range conditions and 10.44% were recorded from semi intensive conditions. The lower prevalence in semi-intensive system may be due to the practice of regular deworming and better system of management. However, in free range condition, there is open access to metacercariae in natural grazing area of forest. The peculiar geography of north eastern hilly region and climatic conditions are mainly responsible for low prevalence of this infection in this region.Not Availabl
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Not AvailableMithun (Bos frontalis) is mostly utilized for
meat purpose by the local tribal people of north eastern hilly
region of India. Meat born diseases are very important issues
for the people of these areas from the public health point of
view. In order to realize the issues, the serological prevalence
of Toxoplasmosis was carried out as per ELISA kit
(CHEKIT* TOXOTEST, IDEXX Laboratory, USA) to
find out Toxoplasma gondii antibody. As a whole, out of
195 animals examined, only 8 (4.10 %) animals were found
to be suspected and one (0.51 %) animal was found to be
positive in this precious animal of the north eastern region.Not Availabl
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Not AvailableThe present observation was recorded at
National Research Centre on Mithun, Jharnapani from May
2010 to September 2012. A total of 15 mithun calves,
which died in and around Jharnapani, were attended and
detailed post-mortem examination was carried out. Out of
these, five calves (33.33 %) aging between 1 and 1.5 years
exhibiting the condition of chronic wasting and diarrhoea
were found positive for pimply gut condition based on
gross and microscopic examination. Post-mortem examination
revealed extensive nodule formation on the wall of
the rectum; however, the entire lumen did not reveal any of
adult parasites. In all the cases, there were congestion in the
mucous layer and thickening of the intestinal wall. Histopathological
examination revealed chronic enteritis with
mononuclear cell infiltration comprising mostly of macrophages,
lymphocytes and eosinophils. In the muscularis
mucosae, encysted larvae were found along with fibrous
tissue proliferation. These lesions gave the intestine a
nodular appearance as they thickened the wall and projected
from the serosal surface. These extensive numbers of
nodules in the intestine might have interfered with peristalsis
and intestinal absorption which led to chronic
wasting and diarrhoea in the calves.Not Availabl
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Not AvailableAn investigation was carried out to study the occurrence of gastrointestinal parasites in the local pigs of different villages in Phek district of Nagaland. The faecal sampling was done randomly from four villages of Phek district of Nagaland and a total of 80 animals were screened to find out presence of parasites in indigenous local pigs of this region. The recorded parasites were Ascaris suum (28.75%) followed by Eimerian spp. (16.25%), Strongyloides ransomi (10.00%), Strongyles (6.25%), Trichuris suis (6.25%), and Capillaria spp. (1.25%) respectively. Among the three age groups of pigs considered, there were significant differences (p<0.05) between these groups as well as among different species of parasites. However, in comparison to sex, there was no significant difference in occurrence between male and female.Not Availabl
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Not AvailableDespite reports of BVDV infection in several domestic and wild ruminants, no information exists for mithun (Bos frontalis) species. Hence, this study was undertaken to determine prevalence of BVDV infection in mithuns, which contribute significantly to local economy in the North Eastern region of India. Blood and serum samples were collected between 2013 and 2016 from mithuns (n = 466) belonging to the states of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Serum samples were tested for BVDV antibodies by a commercial ELISA and leukocytes were tested for BVDV by real-time RT-PCR. The overall true seroprevalence rate was 13.1% (95% confidence interval, CI: 6.9-17.8%) with higher prevalence in mithuns reared under semi-intensive system (27.5%) than in free-ranging mithuns (7.6%). Among the three states, seroprevalence (16.2%) was highest in Nagaland, while prevalence rates varied markedly among geographical locations. Age-wise data showed highest seroprevalence rate in >6-year-old animals (20.6%) than 2-6 years old (16.9%), 6 months-2 years old (8.5%), and <6-month-old animals (11.3%). The seroprevalence was higher in males (20.9%) than in females (12.1%). Among the four mithun strains, higher prevalence was evident in Manipur (30.3%) than Arunachal (21.3%), Nagaland (11.7%), and Mizoram strain (10.2%). However, no BVDV genomic RNA could be detected. The results provide first serological evidence of BVDV infection in mithun species and extend the knowledge on BVDV host range. The baseline data will help further investigations on epidemiology of BVD in mithun and its impact on mithun production.Not Availabl
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Not AvailableDespite reports of BVDV infection in several domestic
and wild ruminants, no information exists for mithun
(Bos frontalis) species. Hence, this study was undertaken to
determine prevalence of BVDV infection in mithuns, which
contribute significantly to local economy in the North Eastern
region of India. Blood and serum samples were collected between
2013 and 2016 from mithuns (n = 466) belonging to the
states of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Serum
samples were tested for BVDV antibodies by a commercial
ELISA and leukocytes were tested for BVDV by real-time
RT-PCR. The overall true seroprevalence rate was 13.1%
(95% confidence interval, CI: 6.9–17.8%) with higher prevalence
in mithuns reared under semi-intensive system (27.5%)
than in free-ranging mithuns (7.6%). Among the three states,
seroprevalence (16.2%) was highest in Nagaland, while prevalence
rates varied markedly among geographical locations.
Age-wise data showed highest seroprevalence rate in >6-yearold
animals (20.6%) than 2–6 years old (16.9%), 6 months–
2 years old (8.5%), and <6-month-old animals (11.3%). The
seroprevalence was higher in males (20.9%) than in females
(12.1%). Among the four mithun strains, higher prevalence
was evident in Manipur (30.3%) than Arunachal (21.3%),
Nagaland (11.7%), and Mizoram strain (10.2%). However,
no BVDV genomic RNA could be detected. The results
provide first serological evidence of BVDV infection in
mithun species and extend the knowledge on BVDV host
range. The baseline data will help further investigations on
epidemiology of BVD in mithun and its impact on mithun
production.Not Availabl
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Not AvailableDespite reports of BVDV infection in several domestic and wild ruminants, no information exists for mithun (Bos frontalis) species. Hence, this study was undertaken to determine prevalence of BVDV infection in mithuns, which contribute significantly to local economy in the North Eastern region of India. Blood and serum samples were collected between 2013 and 2016 from mithuns (n = 466) belonging to the states of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh. Serum samples were tested for BVDV antibodies by a commercial ELISA and leukocytes were tested for BVDV by real-time RT-PCR. The overall true seroprevalence rate was 13.1% (95% confidence interval, CI: 6.9-17.8%) with higher prevalence in mithuns reared under semi-intensive system (27.5%) than in free-ranging mithuns (7.6%). Among the three states, seroprevalence (16.2%) was highest in Nagaland, while prevalence rates varied markedly among geographical locations. Age-wise data showed highest seroprevalence rate in >6-year-old animals (20.6%) than 2-6 years old (16.9%), 6 months-2 years old (8.5%), and <6-month-old animals (11.3%). The seroprevalence was higher in males (20.9%) than in females (12.1%). Among the four mithun strains, higher prevalence was evident in Manipur (30.3%) than Arunachal (21.3%), Nagaland (11.7%), and Mizoram strain (10.2%). However, no BVDV genomic RNA could be detected. The results provide first serological evidence of BVDV infection in mithun species and extend the knowledge on BVDV host range. The baseline data will help further investigations on epidemiology of BVD in mithun and its impact on mithun production.Not Availabl