Comparison of coproparasitological techniques in the diagnosis of swine coccidiosis in the baixada maranhense, Brazil

Authors

  • Thayane Fernandes Universidade Federal do Pará
  • Leandro Henrique Veiga De Sousa Universidade Estadual do Maranhão
  • Matheus Costa Madeira Universidade Estadual do Maranhão
  • Fernando Moreira Vieira Souza Universidade Estadual do Maranhão
  • Ana Clara Gomes dos Santos Universidade Estadual do Maranhão

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n01a247.1-6

Keywords:

coccidia, feces, intestinal parasites

Abstract

The objective of this research was to compare coproparasitological techniques by Willis-Mollay (1921), Sheather (1923) and simple sedimentation method Hoffman et al. (1934) to determine the best concentration of coccidia in the diagnosis of coccidiosis in pigs of the Baixada Maranhense, considering the dry and rainy period. A total of 180 fecal samples were analyzed collected directly from the rectal ampulla. A total of 167 (92.7%) pigs were parasitized. The Sheather method showed greater efficacy in oocyst concentration. Among the techniques used, the Sheather technique presented higher concentrations of coccidia for the diagnosis of swine coccidiosis, with the dry period exhibiting higher parasitism.

Published

2019-01-25

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Comparison of coproparasitological techniques in the diagnosis of swine coccidiosis in the baixada maranhense, Brazil. (2019). Pubvet, 13(01). https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v13n01a247.1-6