The prevalence and risk factor of gastrointestinal nematode infestation in cattle based on the environmental conditions of the farming locations in Aceh Province

International Conference on Animal Production for Food Sustainability

生态环境科学;生物科学

Zulfikar^1 ; Umar, S.^2 ; Ferasyi, T.R.^3 ; Tafsin, M.^2

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of North Sumatera, Medan, Indonesia^1

Department of Agriculture, University of North Sumatera, Medan, Indonesia^2

Department of Veterinary Medicine, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia^3

关键词: altitude;    Cattle;    Centrifuge technique;    Cross-sectional surveys;    environment;    Environmental conditions;    Low altitudes;    Risk factors;   

Others  :  https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/287/1/012011/pdf
DOI  :  10.1088/1755-1315/287/1/012011

来源: IOP

【 摘 要 】

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factor of gastrointestinal nematode infestation (GIN) in cattle based on environmental conditions, i.e., elevated altitude locations in Aceh Province. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted in the Districts of Gayo Lues and East Aceh, representing high altitude location (HAE) and low altitude location (LAE), respectively. A total of 64 samples (HAE) and 93 (LAE) samples were randomly collected from selected cattle. Fecal samples were examined with the centrifuge technique, and McMaster-counting chamber was used for egg count per gram feces (EPGF). Data obtained were analyzed for GIN infestation prevalence and risk factors based on the calculation of the Odds Ratio (OR). The results revealed that 14 HAE samples (21.9%, CI 13.5-33.43) and 35 LAE samples (37.6%: CI 28.46-47.79) were positive. Then, the number of EPGF in the GIN was significantly lower in the HAE (in average at 567 eggs/grams feces) compared to the LAE (an average at 669 eggs/grams feces) (P