Infection with Strongyle in Bali Cattle (Bos sondaicus) in Kupang Regency

Abstract

Gastrointestinal parasitic worm infection is one of the most common disease agents found in Bali cattle. The large number of eggs found, indicates the prevalence of nematodiasis in a region. This study aims to calculate the prevalence and analyze the relationship of the degree of infection with risk factors for the incidence of gastrointestinal nematodiasis in Bali cattle in Kupang Regency. This study uses across-sectional study with simple random sampling and the number of samples taken is 171 samples. Microscopic examination of faecal samples uses the McMaster method to identify gastrointestinal nematode eggs based on their type. Data analysis uses the Chi-Square test to determine the relationship ofthe significance of risk factors. Based on the results of research, Strongyle type nematodes have a prevalence value of 46.78%. Age and sex did not show an influence on infection risk.