USE OF TARGETED SELECTIVE TREATMENT IN THE CONTROL OF GOAT PARASITISM IN HUMID TROPICS

Marykutty Thomas; K. Syamala

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v44i5.173534

Authors

Marykutty Thomas Animal Genetics and Breeding, Livestock Research Station, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Thiruvzahamkannu, Palakkad, Kerala - 678 601
K. Syamala Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy, Thrissur

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v44i5.173534

Keywords:

Targeted selective treatment, Five point check, Goats, Faecal egg count, humid tropics

Abstract

A study was conducted to assess the efficacy of Targeted Selective Treatment (TST) based on the Five point check© in reducing faecal egg count and anthelmintic use thereby improving the health status of goats which are naturally infected with gastro intestinal strongyles under the humid tropical conditions of Kerala. Body condition score, FAMACHA©, evidence of nasal discharge, diarrhoea and sub mandibular oedema were included in the Five point check. Following implementation TST, the use of anthelmintics was reduced from 100% to 39.1 %. There was no marked difference in faecal egg count and health status of goats prior and after TST protocol.

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