Summary
This epidemiological study characterises the burden and distribution of gastrointestinal nematode infections in goat populations across Punjab districts, India, and evaluates the effectiveness of commonly used anthelmintic treatments against these parasites. The work appears to address both the extent of parasitic disease and emerging concerns about anthelmintic drug efficacy in Indian caprine production systems. Such data are valuable for informing evidence-based parasite management strategies in livestock farming.
UK applicability
Whilst the specific parasite species composition and local epidemiology may differ from UK contexts, the methodological approach to assessing anthelmintic efficacy in field populations is transferable. UK livestock producers face similar challenges of parasite management and emerging anthelmintic resistance; however, direct application of findings would require evaluation against UK parasite populations and drug formulations.
Key measures
Faecal egg count (FEC), nematode species prevalence, anthelmintic efficacy rates, geographical distribution of infection, drug resistance indicators
Outcomes reported
The study characterised the prevalence and distribution of caprine gastrointestinal nematode infections across Punjab districts and evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of anthelmintic drugs against these parasites. Findings likely include species identification, infection intensity, geographical variation, and assessment of drug resistance or treatment failure rates.
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