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G. Das, S. Sarkar, P. Das, G.N. Sheikh and T.K. Sarkar.(2004). "Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Infection in Cattle". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 02 Issue 1 and 2. Page No: 15–17
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Infection in Cattle
Page No. : 15–17
ABSTRACT
Overall prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in cattle recorded was 22.38%. The disease was more prevalent in the age group of 6 years and above (45.83%) as compared to 0–6 month-old calves (28.81%). The higher percentage of Cryptosporidium infection was recorded in females than males. The prevalence recorded during winter, summer, rainy season, and autumn was 45.16%, 27.27%, 19.23%, and 32%, respectively, in diarrhoeic cattle. In non-diarrhoeic cattle, the highest prevalence (15.15%) was recorded during winter.Keywords: Cattle, Cryptosporidiosis, Prevalence