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Internal parasitism in milk goats in Kenya

Parastitisme Interne Des Chevers Laitieres Au Kenya

Parasitismo Interno En Cabras Para La Produccion De Leche En Kenia

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Observations were made on individual cases and on herds showing the effects of internal parasitism on the health and producitvity of Toggenberg and Saanan goats. The clinical reactions varied markedly being influenced by the degree of infestation and duration of illness. Typical cases showed emaciation, anaemia, oedema, weakness and sometimes diarrhoea and death. Faecal analyses were dominated by strongyle egg counts which rose progressively throughout the study period. Overstocking led to some animals being at greater risk.

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Des observations ont été faites sur des cas individuels et sur des troupeaux afin de déterminer l'influence du parasitisme interne sur la santé et la productivité de chèvres Saanan et Toggenburg. Les réactions cliniques variaient nettement suivant le degré et la durée du parasitisme. Des cas typiques se manifestaient par de l'émaciation, de l'anémie, de l'oedème, de la faiblesse et parfois de la diarrhée et la mort. L'analyse des fèces a été dominée par le nombre d'oeufs de strongles qui a augmenté progressivement pendant la période d'observation. La surinfestation a conduit quelques animaux a être plus grand danger.

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Las observaciones se hicieron en casos individuales, como tambien en grupos de cabras Toggenberg y Saanan, las cuales mostraban los efectos del parasitismo interno sobre la salud y productividad. Las reacciones clínicas fueron variadas, siendo influenciadas por el grado de infestación y duración de la enfermedad. Los casos típicos mostraron emaciación, anémia, edema, debilidad y algunas veces dirrea, seguida de la muerte de los animales. Los contéos en análisis fecales, fueron dominados por huevos de estróngilus, los cuales aumentaron progresivamente a través del período de estudio. El pastoreo intenso, creó un riesgo extra para algunos animales.

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Lutu, W.Z. Internal parasitism in milk goats in Kenya. Trop Anim Health Prod 16, 153–157 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02252782

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