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Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies

2019, Vol. 7, Issue 2
Studies on prevalence of metacestodiosis in caprines of Marathwada region of Maharashtra state

AC Wagh, GR Gangane, BW Naraladkar, SD Moregaonkar, CS Mamde, PA Chavan, SR Narote and RU Tandale

The present study was conducted in caprines of Marathwada region of Maharashtra state during November 2015 to August 2016. During study period, 280 goat carcasses slaughtered at different places and also goat carcasses presented to Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Parbhani for conduct of post mortem were examined systematically and scientifically for presence of cyst/ metacestodes. The overall prevalence of metacestodeosis in slaughtered and died goats of Marathwada region was 42.14 percent. The male goats showed 42.55% whereas female goats were with 41.72% prevalence of metacestode infection. The incidence of cysticercosis recorded to the extent of 37.14% followed by mixed infection and hydatidosis up to 3.21% and 1.79% respectively. The omentum was most prominently infected organ with cysticercosis which accounts to 31.74% prevalence.
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How to cite this article:
AC Wagh, GR Gangane, BW Naraladkar, SD Moregaonkar, CS Mamde, PA Chavan, SR Narote, RU Tandale. Studies on prevalence of metacestodiosis in caprines of Marathwada region of Maharashtra state. J Entomol Zool Stud 2019;7(2):401-404.

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