Identification of Helminth Parasites In Dairy Cow Through Feces Examination in The Koperasi Unit Desa (KUD) Karangploso Malang

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10.2991/icoh-17.2018.55How to use a DOI?

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Helmint, KUD, Karangploso,

Abstract

Helminth infections of ruminants is a major constraint on efficient livestock production (Charlier et al, 2014). Livestock disease caused by parasitic worms may harm the economy, because it can reduce the results of livestock that involves death, weight loss, retarded growth, and low fertility. Indonesia have extensive territory, it is necessary to do research on parasitic worms in various regions in Indonesia. Koperasi Unit Desa (KUD) Karangploso is the second largest milk producer in Malang district after Koperasi Pujon. Examination of feces of dairy cows with diarrhea in KUD Karangploso showed the presence of some Strongyloides sp eggs in the feces examination. It is important to positively detect whether or not the animal against parasitic infestations in order to prevent the spread of parasitic diseases and precise treatment. The purpose of this study to determine the species of helminth in KUD Karangploso region as one of the efforts to eradicate the disease heliminthiasis through examination of feses.The method used is the method of native and floating on 30 faecal samples of dairy cows. The results obtained are showing most of the specimens (87.5%) tested positive for helminth eggs. Feces examination was found an infection of Strongyloides sp. (45.8%), Toxocara sp (25%), Schistosoma sp (8.3%), Moniezia expansa (4.2%), and Trichuris sp. (4.2%).

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AU  - Nurina Titisari
AU  - Nurprimadita Rosendiani
AU  - Djoko Winarso
AU  - Rahadi Swastomo
PY  - 2017/07
DA  - 2017/07
TI  - Identification of Helminth Parasites In Dairy Cow Through Feces Examination in The Koperasi Unit Desa (KUD) Karangploso Malang
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference in One Health (ICOH 2017)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 279
EP  - 282
SN  - 2468-5739
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/icoh-17.2018.55
DO  - 10.2991/icoh-17.2018.55
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