Coprological study of gastrointestinal parasites of cattle at Kotalipara Upazila in Bangladesh

This study was conducted to determine the prevalence, intensity and identification of gastrointestinal parasite eggs (except cestode) in cattle of different ages and sex by coprological examination. The study was carried out at Kotalipara Upazila in Gopalganj district of Bangladesh from December 2020 to February 2021. A total number of 65 fecal samples were collected from different cattle of 12 Union (administrative unit) in this study area. Direct fecal samples smear were visually examined under microscope for Trematode and McMaster fecal egg counting technique for others parasites. Results revealed that 90.77% of the samples were found positive with one or more parasite species. The eggs of nematode were predominant (86.15%) followed by trematode (50.77%) and protozoa (21.54%). Overall mean egg per gram (EPG) of feces was 324±21. The highest EPG were found in Ramshil Union of the study area. The study suggests to control GI parasites by regular dewarming program in order to prevent the losses by parasitic infestation