Parasites associated with bile contents of gall bladder from pigs in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria
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Parasites associated with bile contents of gall bladder from pigs in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria
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This study investigated helminth parasites associated with the gall bladder of pigs slaughtered in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. A total of 121 gall bladder samples were collected between January and June 2025 from different slaughter slabs across dry and rainy seasons. Samples were examined using direct wet mount, formol-ethyl sedimentation, and centrifugation techniques. Data were analyzed using SPSS (version 20). The overall prevalence of gall bladder helminth infection was 76.8% (93/121). Two parasites were identified: Fasciola spp. (74.2%) and Strongyloides spp. (25.8%). Females (54.5%) showed higher infections than males (22.3%), while exotic breeds (47.1%) were more affected than local breeds (29.7%). Seasonal prevalence was higher during the rainy season for both Fasciola spp. (43.1%) and Strongyloides spp. (14%). These findings highlight significant economic and public health implications. Improved hygiene, routine deworming, farmer education, and restricted access to snail-infested or contaminated water sources are recommended to reduce infection burdens.
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E. Lemy Ede*, D. A. Regina Orhewere, Asah Esegbuyota, Owhororo Ejiro, 2025. Parasites associated with bile contents of gall bladder from pigs in Oghara, Delta State, Nigeria. J. Biodiv. Environ. Sci., 27(6), 91-98.
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