Incidence of Helminthic infection in Axis Deer

The parasitic investigation was carried out in 200 Axis deer of scrub forest of Borgaon Manju in Western Vidarbha region of Maharashtra and revealed the presence of Strogylides sp., Strogyle sp.,Trichostrogylus sp, Trichuris sp., Oesophagosomum sp. Total 89.05% animal were positive for parasites representing Strogyloides(31.50%),Strogyles sp(20.00%),Haemonchus sp.(13.80%), Trichostrongylus(11.50%), Trichuris (8.50%), and Bunostomum sp.(4.00%). The incidence was highest in winter season followed by rainy season. [Vet World 2008; 1(1.000): 10-10

Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Cattle of Western Vidarbha Region

Total 350 fecal samples of cattle from representative area of Western vidarbha region around Akola was collected and examined for incidence of gastrointestinal helminth infestation. Out of total 232, positive sample 62.29% had single and 6.00% had mixed infection of Haemonchus and Trichris spp. Seasonal prevalence revealed higher in rainy season and lower in winter. Stogylus sp. was the predominant helminth infection in all the season. The nematodes infection were higher followed by cestodes and trmatodes. [Veterinary World 2008; 1(2.000): 45-45

Source apportionment and risk assessment of trace element pollution in Yamuna river water in Delhi: a probability based approach

This study investigate the sources, seasonal variation, and health risks of ten elements in water collected at ten sites in Yamuna, Delhi. Mean concentration of the elements ranged from 0.8 ± 0.8 µg/L for Co to 9455 ± 6379 µg/L for Fe, and followed in the order Co>Cd >As>Zn>Ni>Cu>Cr>Pb>Mn>Fe. Mean Cr and Pb levels exceed the WHO prescribed limit. Spatial variation was insignificant except for Mn. Seasonal variation of Pb, Cr, Fe, Zn, and As was significant, and in the order summer≥monsoon>winter. Cluster analysis identified five groups of elements. Principal component analysis indicates industrial, agricultural, and domestic wastewater effluents as the chief sources of the observed level of elements. Probability of non-carcinogenic health risk was moderate for Cr (69%), Mn (62%), As (44%), and Fe (29%) and high for Pb (96%). Cr, Ni, Cd, As and Pb pose carcinogenic risk with high probability (84–100%) except for Pb (4.8%).</p