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Frequency of trypanosomosis and gastrointestinal parasites in draught donkeys in the Gambia in relation to animal husbandry

Frequence De La Trypanosomose Et Des Parasites Gastrointestinaux Chez Des Anes De Trait En Gambie En Relation Avec L'elevage

Frecuencia De Tripanosomosis Y Parasitos Gastrointestinales En Burros De Trabajo En Gambis En Relacion Al Manejo Animal

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Prevalence of trypanosomosis, gastrointestinal strongyles and level of strongyle egg outputs were studied in relation to husbandry practices in the draught donkey population in The Gambia. Feeding regime, number of working hours per day and overnight penning practices of donkeys affected significantly (P<0·05) the level of gastrointestinal strongyle egg output, but not (P>0·05) trypanosomosis prevalence. Dual trypanosome and gastrointestinal strongyle infection significantly reduced the PCV (P<0·001). Animals positive for gastrointestinal strongyles alone did not show a significantly (P>0·05) lower PCV than those found negative. Husbandry practices to improve the situation are recommended.

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La prévalence de la trypanosomose, des strongles gastrointestinaux et la quantité d'oeufs de strongles émis ont été étudiées en relation avec les pratiques d'élevage dans une population d'ânes de trait en Gambie. Le régime alimentaire, le nombre d'heures de travail par jour et la mise en enclos des ânes la nuit ont eu une influence significative (P<0,05) sur le taux d'oeufs de strongles émis, mais non sur la prévalence de la trypanosomose (P>0,05). La trypanosomose et la strongylose ont réduit de façon significative l'hématocrite (P<0,001). Les animaux atteints de strongylose seulement n'ont pas présenté un hématocrite significativement plus bas (P>0,05) que ceux indemnes. Des pratiques d'élevage destinées à améliorer la situation sont recommandées.

Resumen

Se estudió la prevalencia de tripanosomosis, estróngilus gastrointestinales y su nivel de ovipostura, en relación con el manejo, en una población de burros de trabajo en Gambia. El régimen alimentario, el número de horas de trabajo por día y las prácticas de estabulación nocturnas, afectaron significativamente (P<0·05) el nivel de ovipostura de parásites estrongilus, pero no la prevalencia de tripanosomosis (P>0·05). Las infecciones duales de tripanosomas y estróngilus, redujeron significativamente el volumen corpuscular celular (VCC) (P<0·001). Los animales positivos únicamentea estróngilus gastrointestinales, no presentaron reducciones significativas (P>0·05) del VCC, comparados con aquellos encontrados negativos. Se recomiendan prácticas de manejo para mejorar la situación.

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    Present address: Department of Parasitology, University of Berne, Laenggass-str. 122, Berne, Switzerland

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Mattioli, R.C., Zinsstag, J. & Pfister, K. Frequency of trypanosomosis and gastrointestinal parasites in draught donkeys in the Gambia in relation to animal husbandry. Trop Anim Health Prod 26, 102–108 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02239909

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