Prevalence of Cryptosporidia, Eimeria, Giardia, and Strongyloides in pre-weaned calves on smallholder dairy farms in Mukurwe-ini district, Kenya

Prevalence of Cryptosporidia, Eimeria, Giardia, and Strongyloides in pre-weaned calves on smallholder dairy farms in Mukurwe-ini district, Kenya

Aim: Gastrointestinal diseases are among the leading causes of calf morbidity and mortality in Kenya and elsewhere. This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidia, Eimeria, Giardia, and Strongyloides in calves on smallholder dairy farms (SDF) in Mukurwe-ini District, Nyeri C...

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Main Authors: Getrude Shepelo Peter, George Karuoya Gitau, Charles Matiku Mulei, John Vanleeuwen, Shauna Richards, Jeff Wichtel, Fabienne Uehlinger, Omwando Mainga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2015-09-01
Series:Veterinary World
Subjects:
Cryptosporidia
Eimeria
Giardia
pre-weaned calves
smallholder dairy farms
Strongyloides
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.8/September-2015/14.pdf

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