Prevalence of Nematodes in Bali Cattle in Tamarunang Village, Gowa Regency, South Sulawesi

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The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence of the types of worms found in cow feces in the village of Tamarunang, Gowa Regency, the sampling time was taken from May to October 2017. The sampling technique used a plastic spoon, the sample was put into a plastic label, then the sample is taken to the laboratory to be examined. The results of the research conducted on 150 stool samples from 5 cows, there were 3 types of worms including Oesophagostomum sp (43.45%), Strongyloides sp (20.05%), and Bunostomum sp (36.39%). It showed that the prevalence of nematode infections in Bali cattles found in the Tamarunang village, Gowa Regency would not have a negative impact on the health of livestock, but it should be more attention for livestock managers to better maintain the cleanliness of the location

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