Efficacy of ivermectin against gastrointestinal nematodes of pig in Nsukka area of Enugu State, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorIdika IK
dc.contributor.authorNwauzoije HC
dc.contributor.authorUju CN
dc.contributor.authorUgwuoke C
dc.contributor.authorEzeokonkwo RC
dc.date.accessioned2022-07-23T10:38:05Z
dc.date.available2022-07-23T10:38:05Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.descriptionVeterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports
dc.description.abstractIvermectin is a frequently used anthelmintic in pig production in Nigeria, because it is very effective against a broad range of endo- and ecto-parasites. However, gastrointestinal (GI) nematode infection still remains a major threat in pig production in Enugu state, Nigeria. Hence, the efficacy of ivermectin against GI nematode parasites of pig was evaluated in pig farms located in Nsukka area of Enugu State, using the Faecal egg count reduction test (FECRT). From each of 11 pig farms, 10 randomly selected female pigs were used for the study. Faecal samples were collected per rectum from each of the pigs for analysis, and their individual faecal egg count (FEC) per gram of faeces determined prior to treatment with ivermectine® (1% Ivemectin). A repeat sampling was carried out on the same pigs 12days post treatment (PT) to determine PT FEC. The efficacy of the anthelmintic, was calculated using the formular, FECR (%)=100 X (1−[T2/T1]). The ivermectin produced mean FECR% of 98.36%±0.43% against strongyle eggs and 100% against ascarid and trichurid in the farms. Consequently, at the level of the FECRT, the ivermectin used in this study was effective against GI nematode parasites of pigs in the study area, and no resistance was observed.
dc.identifier.citation10.1016/j.vprsr.2017.07.006
dc.identifier.issn2405-9390
dc.identifier.urihttps://nerd.ethesis.ng/handle/123456789/141
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectPig
dc.subjectIvermectin
dc.subjectGastrointestinal nematode
dc.subjectNigeria
dc.subjectEfficacy
dc.titleEfficacy of ivermectin against gastrointestinal nematodes of pig in Nsukka area of Enugu State, Nigeria
dc.typeArticle
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