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Control of fasciolosis in stall-fed buffaloes by managing the feeding of rice straw.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15934636     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Fasciolosis, caused by Fasciola gigantica, presents major disease and production problems, particularly in the rice producing areas of South and South-East Asia. In Nepal, buffaloes are commonly stall-fed and the most usual fodder is rice straw, which is produced in large quantities in the area. Here we describe a relatively simple way of controlling fasciolosis in these animals. We demonstrate that infectious metacercariae of F. gigantica are concentrated in the bottom part of the rice straw and that infection can be controlled by cutting the rice straw in half, and then feeding the parasite free top half of the straw first. The bottom part of the rice straw should ideally be stored for at least 4 months after harvest to allow the parasites to die before it is used as fodder.
Authors:
S N Mahato; L J S Harrison
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Tropical animal health and production     Volume:  37     ISSN:  0049-4747     ISO Abbreviation:  Trop Anim Health Prod     Publication Date:  2005 May 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2005-06-06     Completed Date:  2005-07-28     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1277355     Medline TA:  Trop Anim Health Prod     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  285-91     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Livestock Services, Harihar Bhwan, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Buffaloes / parasitology*
Fascioliasis / pathology,  prevention & control*,  veterinary*
Feces / parasitology
Feeding Methods / veterinary*
Liver / parasitology,  pathology
Nepal
Oryza sativa / parasitology*
Parasitemia

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