Prevalence of Coccidia and Other Intestinal Parasites in Indigenous Sheep (Ovis aries) in an Agricultural Area in Central Nepal

Conclusions: The indigenous sheep in central Nepal are significantly affected by a high prevalence and a wide variety of coccidian and other intestinal parasites. Many of these parasites are associated with severe health conditions and can lead to the death of sheep. Therefore, implementing strategi...

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Main Authors: Roshan Babu Adhikari, Madhuri Adhikari Dhakal, Tirth Raj Ghimire
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/vmi/1033918
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description Conclusions: The indigenous sheep in central Nepal are significantly affected by a high prevalence and a wide variety of coccidian and other intestinal parasites. Many of these parasites are associated with severe health conditions and can lead to the death of sheep. Therefore, implementing strategic medication and training programs on healthy rearing practices for local farmers is of utmost importance.
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spelling doaj-art-1bfb2c8016fb4d0b8450c35d840343392025-08-20T02:34:55ZengWileyVeterinary Medicine International2042-00482025-01-01202510.1155/vmi/1033918Prevalence of Coccidia and Other Intestinal Parasites in Indigenous Sheep (Ovis aries) in an Agricultural Area in Central NepalRoshan Babu Adhikari0Madhuri Adhikari Dhakal1Tirth Raj Ghimire2Department of ZoologyDepartment of Microbiology and Research and DevelopmentDepartment of ZoologyConclusions: The indigenous sheep in central Nepal are significantly affected by a high prevalence and a wide variety of coccidian and other intestinal parasites. Many of these parasites are associated with severe health conditions and can lead to the death of sheep. Therefore, implementing strategic medication and training programs on healthy rearing practices for local farmers is of utmost importance.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/vmi/1033918
spellingShingle Roshan Babu Adhikari
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title Prevalence of Coccidia and Other Intestinal Parasites in Indigenous Sheep (Ovis aries) in an Agricultural Area in Central Nepal
title_full Prevalence of Coccidia and Other Intestinal Parasites in Indigenous Sheep (Ovis aries) in an Agricultural Area in Central Nepal
title_fullStr Prevalence of Coccidia and Other Intestinal Parasites in Indigenous Sheep (Ovis aries) in an Agricultural Area in Central Nepal
title_full_unstemmed Prevalence of Coccidia and Other Intestinal Parasites in Indigenous Sheep (Ovis aries) in an Agricultural Area in Central Nepal
title_short Prevalence of Coccidia and Other Intestinal Parasites in Indigenous Sheep (Ovis aries) in an Agricultural Area in Central Nepal
title_sort prevalence of coccidia and other intestinal parasites in indigenous sheep ovis aries in an agricultural area in central nepal
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