Prevalence and Diversity of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Tick Species in Communal Feedlots Compared to Rural Free-Grazing Cattle in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Prevalence and Diversity of Gastrointestinal Parasites and Tick Species in Communal Feedlots Compared to Rural Free-Grazing Cattle in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) and tick infestations remain critical health challenges limiting cattle productivity in rural South Africa, particularly within communal farming systems. The Eastern Cape Province, characterized by high livestock densities and variable management practices, provides...

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Main Authors: Mhlangabezi Slayi, Zuko Mpisana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Parasitologia
Subjects:
gastrointestinal parasites
ticks
communal grazing
rural cattle
epidemiological survey
body condition score
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6772/5/2/28
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