Occurrence of <i>Fasciola gigantica</i> and <i>Paramphistomum spp</i> Infection in Aceh Cattle

Background and Aim: Parasitic infections are one of the major problems to the production of cattle in Thailand. The study was conducted to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites of cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand. Materials and Methods: A total of 333 fecal samples of cattle were collected directly from the rectum. The fecal samples were subjected to formalin-ethyl acetate concentration methods for examination. The eggs or oocysts were identified based on the morphology and size of the eggs or oocysts. Results: Out of 333 fecal samples examined, 320 were found positive for GI parasitic infections with a prevalence of 96.09%. Overall, among the prevalence of nematodes, trematodes, and protozoa, the most prevalent parasites were Strongyle-type 278 (84.24%), followed by Strongyloides spp. 54 (16.36%) and Trichuris spp. 75 (22.73%), while Protozoan oocyst recorded Eimeria spp. amounted to 131 (39.7%). Fasciola spp. and Paramphistomum spp. were 67 (20.30%) and 81 (24.55%), respectively. Most of the positive fecal samples were infected with the double infection which has the highest prevalence rate of about 40.24%, followed by single, three, and 4-5 types of parasites 30.63, 16.82, and 7.21%, respectively. Conclusion: This study suggests that Kalasin Province is highly endemic for GI parasites and this area may be an important source for an outbreak. Therefore, every household should deworm its cattle and eliminate and control snails as intermediate hosts. Findings from this study provide information that will assist in improving the cattle in Kalasin Province for better production and higher profitability.

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“…and Planorbis spp. [28]. These two intermediate snail hosts play an active role in the transmission of snail-borne trematode infections.…”

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand

2021

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“…These flukes will interfere the metabolism of lipid, proteins, and carbohydrate which cause growth disorder, low body weight, anemia, and even death. This fluke usually infects cattle, buffalo, sheep, goat, and other ruminants [1][2][3]. Mehmood et al [4] reported that fascioliasis caused financial losses approximately over 3.2 US$ billion/year worldwide.…”

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Effect of Veitchia merrillii Extract on Mortality and Tegument Structure of Fasciola gigantica

Vanda¹,

Anwar²,

Ak³

et al. 2021

Advances in Biological Sciences Research

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This study was conducted to explore the effect of methanolic extract of Veithcia merrillii on mortality time and histopathological changes of Fasciola gigantica in vitro. This study used 25 adult flukes of F. gigantica, divided into five groups: C0 as negative control (0.9% PBS), C1 as positive control (0.024mg/ml albendazole), and treatment groups were P1, P2, and P3 used 10%, 25% and 50% extract, respectively. The observation was carried out every 15 minutes to monitor the motility and mortality of each treatment group. Mortality time of each group was determined by score index and analyzed descriptively. Dead flukes from each group were then prepared for histological examination. The results revealed that 50% of V. merrillii extract (P3) had the same mortality time as C1, where all the flukes died after 30 minutes of treatment. Group P2 had a longer mortality time at 45 minutes and P1 was at 75 minutes. Histopathological observation showed alteration on some organs for C1 and treatment groups, including separation of flukes tegument from parenchyma, vacuolization, and disintegration of testis. From the results it can be concluded that methanolic extract of V. merrillii at 25% and 50% concentration was effective as anthelmintic on F. gigantica in vitro.

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“…Fasciolosis, helminthiasis caused by F. gigantica and Fasciola hepatica (F. hepatica) is widespread in cattle, sheep, and other ruminants which cost a great deal of economic loss [1][2][3]. Fasciolosis usually has no significant clinical symptoms, in chronic infection, it will cause severe weight loss, low milk production, infertility [2,4], and liver cirrhosis [5]. The disease is not only restricted in ruminants, but also reported in human, and a wide population is at high risk [6][7][8].…”

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Pathological Changes of Fasciola gigantica After Treatment with Nigella sativa in Vitro

Hambal¹,

Hidayah²,

Balqis³

et al. 2021

Advances in Biological Sciences Research

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Black cumin (Nigella sativa) has been traditionally used as medicine for various infectious and non-infectious diseases, such as skin infection, conjunctivitis, hypertension, gastrointestinal problems, diabetes, and diarrhea. This study aimed at finding out the effect of black cumin, N. sativa on the survival and pathological changes of liver flukes Fasciola gigantica in vitro. The seeds of N. sativa were extracted with maceration using methanol. Mature F. gigantica flukes were stored in PBS solution and treated with different concentrations of N. sativa extract namely 10% (T1), 25% (T2), and 50% (T3). Similar experiment using Albendazole 0.24 mg/ml and 1xPBS was used as positive (C1) and negative (C2) controls, respectively. All treatments were done at room temperature. The dead flukes were further examined for histopathological changes. The results showed that 50% concentration of extract killed all flukes within 15 minutes, much faster than caused by albendazole (30 minutes). In T2 (25% extract), all flukes were died in 31.5 minutes. The extract of N. sativa caused severe disruption of tegument, the alteration of internal organs, and the absence of tegument spine. The intestine showed inflammation with severity levels were in line with the extract concentration. There was also disintegration of testicular cells observed in the flukes treated with black cumin. In conclusion, N. sativa seed extract has potential medical property against F. gigantica in vitro.

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Occurrence of Fasciola gigantica and Paramphistomum spp Infection in Aceh Cattle

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Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand

Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in cattle in Kalasin Province, Thailand

Effect of Veitchia merrillii Extract on Mortality and Tegument Structure of Fasciola gigantica

Pathological Changes of Fasciola gigantica After Treatment with Nigella sativa in Vitro

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