Incidencia endoparasitaria en bovinos lecheros de la comunidad San Francisco, cantón Guano

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the degree of affectation of the study population and to provide timely care. The number of eggs per gram of feces/nematodes and the number of oocysts per gram of feces/protozoa were evaluated. The present investigation was of a diagnostic- exploratory type, so a tacit experimental design was not used, but rather a directed sampling system was applied in cach cattle farm, where stool samples were taken for subsequent coproparasitic analysis in the laboratory using standard parasitology techniques and protocols. The results obtained were processed using descriptive statistics with measures of central tendency and dispersion, as well as percentages and frequency histograms. The total study population was 89 specimens, of which 76 were females and 13 males. The predominant breed was Holstein Mestiza, with 65 specimens; but 24 Jersey Mestizos were also evaluated, and the dairy cattle were separated according to their physiological group, obtaining 22 calves, 5 bulls. 49 cows and 13 cows. Overall, it was noted that a large number of specimens were positive for gastrointestinal parasites, both for nematodes and protozoans (OPH) with a medium parasite load. None of the specimens, from the different physiological groups, obtained positive results for Fasciola hepatica. Consequently, the importance of including the evaluation and treatment of lung parasites in the health and zootechnical management plan to combat endoparasitosis in the community is highlighted.