Coccidiosis of small ruminants in various regions of Slovakia
2004
Vasilkova, Z. | Krupicer, I. (Slovak Academy of Sciences, Kosice (Slovak Republic)) | Legath, J. | Kovalkovicova, N. (University of Veterinary Medicine, Kosice (Slovak Republic)) | Petko, B. (Slovak Academy of Sciences, Kosice (Slovak Republic))
Coccidian oocysts were prevalent in nearly 100 percent of goats and sheep from various localities in Slovakia. In goats 4 Eimeria species were identified: E. ninakohlyakimovae, E. arloingi, E. alijevi and E. hirci. In sheep 5 Eimeria species were identified: E. parva, E. ovinoidalis, E. crandallis, E. bakuensis, E. faurei. In connection with the occurrence of pathogenic Eimeria species, the total counts of selected enterobacteriae in faeces of both goats and sheep were also evaluated. In spite of the fact that in kids the mean OPG numbers were lower, the values of total bacterial counts in their faeces were 1-2 orders of magnitude higher than in lambs. In comparison with lambs, organisms of kids are probably more susceptible to influence of pathogenic Eimeria species. The total counts of selected enterobacteria genera in goats and sheep with coccidiosis were higher than in control groups. These increased bacterial counts might be affected by impaired immunity of the host. Other factors as feeding, breeding conditions and management etc. may be also taken into consideration
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