PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL HELMINTHS IN PIGS REARED WITHIN OGBOMOSO, NIGERIA.
Abstract
Gastrointestinal helminths caused by intestinal parasites is an important disease in pigs in
Nigeria. These parasites are often associated with a huge economic loss. This study aims to
assess the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth of pigs reared in Ogbomoso, Oyo state. This
study was conducted from May to June 2024. A total of 250 samples of pig faeces were collected
from different farms within Ogbomoso. All samples were examined using Flotation,
Sedimentation methods. After examination, the results obtained revealed an overall infestation
level of 9.37% (123/250). Seven parasites types with infection levels that varies from species
namely Strongyloides spp (10.4%), Metastrongylus spp (7.2%), Hyostrongylus spp (12%), Ascaris spp
(4.8%), Trichuris spp (8.8%), Oesophagostomum spp (20%), Trichostrongylus spp (2.4%) were
identified. Oesophagostomum spp was recorded to have the highest prevalence (20%). The occurrence of
gastrointestinal helminths was found to be the lowest in Trichostrongylus spp of 2.4%. For better
prevention of parasitism in Ogbomoso, regular control measures should be practiced, good hygiene
must be increase or implement and effective use antihelminth. Finally, further studies would be needed to
better evaluate the distribution of these parasites in Ogbomoso., also rate of helminthosis in livestock
needs to be checked periodically
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