A REPORT ON CLINICAL PREVALENCE OF FASCIOLIASIS IN CATTLE AT THE UPAZILA VETERINARY HOSPITAL, SUBARNACHAR, NOAKHALI

Abstract

The present investigation described some epidemiological aspects of fascioliasis in cattle population of Subarnachar upazila, Noakhali, Bangladesh. Coprological examination of cattle registered at UVH (n=39) and cattle case of personal call from surrounding area of upazila (n=08) was performed during January to March, 2015. The overall prevalence of fascioliasis was 57.45% and all positive cases were infected with Fasciola gigantica. The prevalence of disease was significantly higher in female and younger cattle as compared to male and adult cattle. The magnitude of disease was significantly higher in grazers followed in order by ground and trough feeders. Prevalence of disease was higher in population provided with river water followed by pond water and tap water. Seasonal de-worming is essential. Pasture management by creating bio competent environment with snail predators can be very effective in reducing the rate of incidence and controlling the problem. This study will provide necessary information regarding fascioliasis in cattle of Subarnachar for their effective control and hence for a better production which will be beneficial resource to poor people where livestock rearing is one of the important sources of livelihood.