Vol. 9, Special Issue 3 (2024)

Author(s): G Srinivasan, M Saravanajayam and G Kumar

Abstract: The study was carried out with the objective of investigating gastro intestinal parasite present in the Pulikulam cattle reared in Sivaganga, Madurai and Virudhunagar districts of Tamil Nadu State, India under grazing system of management. A total of 90 samples viz., 30 samples from each district were collected and examined for eggs and oocyst count per gram of faeces to identify the gastro intestinal parasite. Results revealed that mixed Strongyle spp and Eimeria spp were the predominant gastro intestinal parasites and scarce Amphistome were also present in the Pulikulam cattle reared under grazing system of management.