Epidemiology of fasciolosis in buffaloes under different managemental conditions

Abstract

Epidemiological studies were undertaken at slaughter houses, livestock farms, veterinary hospitals and on household buffaloes under the different climatic conditions existing in Punjab province. Infection rate was 25.59, 26.16, 13.7 and 10.5 per cent, respectively in slaughtered buffaloes, buffaloes at livestock farms, veterinary hospitals and in household buffaloes. Overall highest (24.0%) seasonal prevalence in all types of buffaloes was recorded during autumn, followed by spring (20.0%), winter (13.0%). While the lowest (9.0%) was recorded during summer. It was noticed that a higher infection rate was recorded in older buffaloes than in youngsters (below 2 years of age) where as sex showed no significant difference. Buffaloes of either sex are equally affected.