Gastro Intestinal Parasites of Musk Deer (Moschus Chryso-Gaster Hodgson, 1839) in Langtang National Park, Nepal

Authors

  • Bishnu Achhami Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur
  • Hari Prasad Sharma Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur
  • Ashok Bahadur Bam Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v21i1.16053

Keywords:

Wild animal, Gastrointestinal parasites, Ascaris, Mixed infection, Prevalence

Abstract

This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites of musk deer in Langtang National Park, Nepal. A total of 9 fecal samples were collected systematically and analyzed using standard procedures during May-June, 2014. Overall 7 species of parasites including 4 nematodes, 1 cestode, 1 trematode and 1 protozoan parasite were recorded. Prevalence of Ascaris sp. was high (88.89%) followed by Eimeria sp. (77.78%), Trichuris sp. (66.67%), Strongyloides sp. (55.56%), Moniezia sp. (44.44%), Strongyle (44.44%) and Paramphistomum sp. (44.44%). Most of the samples had heavy parasitic infestation and multiple parasites were also observed in same individual. The high parasitic prevalence might have adverse health impact on musk deer. The possibility of cross-transmission of parasites between livestock and wildlife in Langtang National Park should be studied in future.

Journal of Institute of Science and Technology

Vol. 21, No. 1, 2016, Page: 71-75

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Published

2016-11-24

How to Cite

Achhami, B., Sharma, H. P., & Bam, A. B. (2016). Gastro Intestinal Parasites of Musk Deer (Moschus Chryso-Gaster Hodgson, 1839) in Langtang National Park, Nepal. Journal of Institute of Science and Technology, 21(1), 71–75. https://doi.org/10.3126/jist.v21i1.16053

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2016)

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Research Papers

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