Evaluation of trace elements in forages and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burden in grazing sheep

• DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2023.103768
• Publication Date: 2023-08-09T01:34:07Z
• Authors: Hafiz Muhammad Ri...; Muhammad Sohail S...; Muhammad Younus; Muhammad Ahsan Naeem; Muhammad Sulman A...; Hossam Ebaid
• Keywords: Cichorium; Cynodon dactylon; Eggs per gram

This study was designed to evaluate the trace elements (minerals) in forages fed sheep and their effect on gastrointestinal parasite burdens. The ultimate objective determine correlation between burden of (GI) parasites level minerals serum as a result they grazed on. A total 384 faecal samples were collected from each districts (Sialkot Multan) examined quantitatively using McMaster technique. Serum them plants pre-treated, spectrophotometry used concentration (Mn, Co, Cu, Zn). these differed significantly (P < 0.05) both districts. In district Sialkot, highest concentrations (mg/Kg) Zn (38.53 ± 0.16) found Cichorium intybus, Cu (41.57 0.07) Cynodon dactylon, Mn (39.61 Parthenium hysterophorus, Co (1.42 0.03) Coronopus didymus. Multan, (39.43 0.46) (25.76 0.36) (34.29 0.53) Launaea nudicaulis, (1.74 0.08) Brachiaria raptens. prevalence GI populations Sialkot 34%, while it 32%. tehsil correlated with eggs per gram (EPG) faeces, Multan City only EPG. potential mechanism behind role lowering burdens requires more investigation. It is recommended that high content should be utilized part comprehensive preventive control strategies against parasitism ruminant animals like sheep.