A survey of gastrointestinal parasitism in cattle under nomadic management in Marsabit district of northern Kenya
Omara Opyene, A.L.
Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa 33(2): 107-112
1985
Document Number: 526270
A total of 2227 cattle were examined at 9 locations in northern Kenya during the dry and rainy seasons. Point prevalence percentages of strongyles, Ascaris, Moniezia and coccidia are listed for calves, immatures and adults. It is concluded that strongyles are the most important parasites contributing to morbidity within the area. It is also suggested that Haemonchus is by far the most important pathogen. Strongylosis was serious in young stock of post weaning age, especially those in the subhumid mountain areas. In the arid lowland areas the parasites appeared to be checked by the climate. Coccidiosis was important in calves of the subhumid mountain areas. Gastrointestinal parasitism was predominantly a rainy season problem.