Rumen paramphistomosis in Bos indicus from a sample received by Veterinary Research Institute of Ipoh, Perak

Azima L. Erwanas A.; Premalatha B.; Sohayati A. R.; Debbra M.; Nurulaini R.

Rumen paramphistomosis in Bos indicus from a sample received by Veterinary Research Institute of Ipoh, Perak

2018

Azima L. Erwanas A. | Premalatha B. | Sohayati A. R. | Debbra M. | Nurulaini R.

This case report describes paramphistomosis from the rumen ofan infected 3-year-old Bos indicus or also known as Zebu cattle that was sent to the Veterinary Research Institute (VRI), Ipoh,Perak for post-mortem examination with a history of a sudden death. On post-mortem, it was found that the rumen contents hada large number of pink, pear shaped flukes, which measured about 1 cm in length attached to the rumen wall. On performing the sedimentation technique on the rumen contents, operculated eggs with germ cells were observed microscopically under compound microscope with a magnification of 100×. Regular screening of cattle for flukes is an important part of parasite controlprogrammes especially in endemic areas as it can cause anaemia and deterioration in body condition.

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