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S. Kumar, A. Quasim, P. Kaushik and S. Samantaray .(2009). "Prevalence of Parasitic Infections in Zoo Animals of Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna". Journal of Veterinary Public Health, Vol. 07 Issue 2. Page No: 137-139
Prevalence of Parasitic Infections in Zoo Animals of Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Patna
Page No. : 137-139
ABSTRACT
The study was conducted to assess the prevalence of parasitic infection in zoo animals of SGBP, Patna. Examination of 285 fecal samples from herbivores and carnivores collected during summer, monsoon and winter season revealed 10.52% of herbivores and 12.3% of carnivores to be positive for different gastrointestinal parasites. The study also indicated the seasonal variation in the parasitic infections with maximum infection in monsoon and minimum during winter season in both herbivore and carnivore animals.Keywords: Parasite prevalence, parasitic zoonoses, zoo animals