M. MIRZAEI; S. GILVARI; H Sharifi
Volume 3, Issue 2 , March 2015, , Pages 61-66
Abstract
The present study was performed to determine the prevalence rate and diversity of Eimeria species among sheep population in Garmsar city, Iran. Faecal samples (approximately 3-5 g) were obtained from the rectums of 400 sheep during four seasons in 2013-2014. The sheep were divided in to three groups ...
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The present study was performed to determine the prevalence rate and diversity of Eimeria species among sheep population in Garmsar city, Iran. Faecal samples (approximately 3-5 g) were obtained from the rectums of 400 sheep during four seasons in 2013-2014. The sheep were divided in to three groups (less than 6 months old, 6-12 months old, over 12 months old). Number of oocysts per gram (OPG) of faeces was determined by the standard Mc Master technique and identification of genus and species of oocysts was done on sporulation. The result showed an overall prevalence of (19.7%) for coccidiosis. Seven Species of Eimeria included E. parva, E. ovina, E. crandalis, E. ovinoidalis, E. ahsata, E. intricate and E. weybridgensis were recognized. There was significant difference in the prevalence rate of infection between seasons (P
