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Detection and prevalence of parasites in creole cattle from a rural area in an Andean district of Peru.

Juan Rojas-Moncada1, Teófilo Torrel1, Luis Vargas-Rocha2,3

  • 1Parasitic and Vector-Borne Diseases Research Group: Integrated Control and Affiliated Therapeutics, Universidad Nacional de Cajamarca, Av. Atahualpa N° 1050, PC. 06003, Cajamarca, Perú.

Tropical Animal Health and Production
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Rural cattle in Peru exhibit high rates of internal parasites like strongylid-like nematodes (SLN) and Eimeria spp. Despite widespread infection, parasite loads were generally low, warranting further investigation into their impact on cattle health and production.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Animal Health
  • Tropical Medicine

Background:

  • Rural cattle in developing regions often face limited access to veterinary care and nutrition.
  • Extensive grazing practices increase exposure to parasitic infections.
  • Parasitic infections can negatively impact livestock health and productivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify helminths and coccidia in creole cattle from small-scale producers in rural Chota, Cajamarca, Peru.
  • To determine the prevalence and identify specific gastrointestinal parasites affecting cattle raised under grazing conditions.
  • To analyze the association between parasitic infections and host factors like age and sex.

Main Methods:

  • Fecal samples were collected from 385 creole cattle raised above 3,000m in Chota district.
Trematoda
  • Parasite eggs and oocysts were identified using natural sedimentation and flotation concentration techniques.
  • Statistical analyses were performed to assess infection prevalence, parasite loads, and correlations with host characteristics.

    • Main Results:

    • A high prevalence of parasitic infections was observed, with 92.73% of cattle testing positive for parasite eggs and oocysts.
    • The most prevalent parasites identified were strongylid-like nematodes (SLN) (81.56%) and Eimeria spp. oocysts (55.58%).
    • Fasciola hepatica (19.48%), Moniezia spp. (8.05%), Trichuris spp. (2.86%), Capillaria spp. (1.82%), and Toxocara vitulorum (2.08%) were also detected.

    Conclusions:

    • Creole cattle in the study area exhibit a high frequency of infection with various internal parasites, although parasite loads were generally low.
    • Parasitic infection prevalence varied by sex and age, with females showing different infection odds for certain parasites compared to males.
    • Younger cattle were more susceptible to SLN, Moniezia spp., and Eimeria spp. infections, while older cattle had a higher likelihood of Fasciola hepatica infection.
    • Further research is recommended to understand the impact of these parasite loads on the health and production of cattle in this region.