title: The prevalence of parasitic infestation of small ruminant farms in perak, malaysia.
abstract: Helminthiasis due to strongyles such as Haemonchus contortus, coccidiosis caused by Eimeria sp. and blood parasite diseases such as theileriosis by Theileria sp. have been reported to cause severe morbidity and mortality annually in small ruminants in Malaysia. The aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of helminthiasis, coccidiosis and theileriosis and to determine the packed cell volume (PCV) value of small ruminants in Perak, Malaysia. Blood and faecal samples were obtained from a total of 175 animals from 7 small ruminant farms in Kampar, Larut Matang and Selama, Kuala Kangsar and Manjung districts in Perak; the samples were examined for parasitic infestations from April to July 2011. The results of this study show that H. contortus was found in 152 (86.86%) animals, Eimeria sp. was found in 162 (92.57%) animals and the blood protozoa Theileria sp. was found in 25 (14.30%) animals. The PCV values of all of these animals were recorded between 7% and 44%. A total of 42 (24%) animals were anaemic, with a PCV of less than 21%. Continuous monitoring of small ruminant farms will provide important information for assisting farmers with managing the spread of parasitic infections and maintaining the productivity of animals.
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Fazly Ann
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Zainalabidin
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Nurulaini
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Raimy
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Muhamad Hazmi
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Yaacob
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Adnan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Musbah
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Premalaatha
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bathmanaban
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Erwanas Asmar
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Zaini Che
authors.initials: ZC
authors.lastname: Mamat
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Zawida
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Zahari
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Mohd Iswadi
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Ismail
authors.affiliation: Veterinary Research Institute, Department of Veterinary Services, 59, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 31400 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.
authors.forename: Chandrawathani
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Panchadcharam
keywords: Coccidiosis; Goat; Helminthiasis; Sheep; Theileriosis