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VOL. 11, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Studies on seasonal incidence of gastrointestinal cestodes in goats Capra hircus from Nanded District of Maharashtra
Authors
Pooja Mahajan Kadam, Dhanraj Balbhim Bhure
Abstract
The present investigation was conducted from
February 2025 to January 2026 to evaluate the seasonal incidence of cestode
infections caused by Moniezia sp. and Stilesia sp. in Capra
hircus (domestic goat) from different regions of Nanded district,
Maharashtra, India. A total of 120 goat intestines were examined for cestode
infections, of which 42 were found infected, resulting in an overall prevalence
rate of 35.0%. Seasonal analysis revealed the highest prevalence during the
monsoon season (55.0%), followed by winter (40.0%), whereas the lowest
prevalence was recorded during summer (10.0%). A total of 94 cestode parasites
belonging to Moniezia sp. and Stilesia sp. were recovered during
the study period. Collected specimens were processed using standard
parasitological techniques involving fixation in hot 4% formalin, Borax carmine
staining, dehydration, clearing, and permanent mounting in DPX medium for taxonomic
identification. The higher prevalence observed during the monsoon season may be
attributed to favorable environmental conditions such as increased humidity,
moderate temperature, and enhanced survival of infective stages and
intermediate hosts. The findings indicate that climatic conditions
significantly influence the transmission dynamics of cestode parasites in
goats. The study emphasizes the importance of implementing season-specific
parasite control strategies to reduce economic losses and improve goat health
management in the region.
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Pages:102-104
How to cite this article:
Pooja Mahajan Kadam, Dhanraj Balbhim Bhure "Studies on seasonal incidence of gastrointestinal cestodes in goats <i>Capra hircus</i> from Nanded District of Maharashtra". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 11, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 102-104
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