Prevalence of Gastrointestinal parasites in sheep in Sulamani province

Abstract

550 fecal samples were collected from sheep with different age and sex, around Sulamani province from, Rania, Arbat, Qaradach, Said sadeq and Wana, during the period from September 2009 to June 2010. Direct flotation and microscopic fetal examination was the criteria of diagnosis. The prevalence of GIT parasite was 34.36% (189/550). 5% were showed multiple infestation. The most common type of infestation was Nematodirus spp. Were to alesser extent type was Trichuris ovis. The parasitic infestation was observed includes; Nematodirus, Strongylus, Marshalagia, Trichuris and Coccidia with a percentage of 29.8%, 19.8%, 9.9%, 6% and 21.8% respectively. It was concluded from this study that parasitic infestation of GIT tract in sheep in Sulamani province is high. However, farther studies was required.