Helminth parasites of antelope in Zimbabwe: An update

Abstract

An updated list of helminth parasites of impala ( Aepyceros melampus ), blue wildebeest ( Connochaetes taurinus ), sable antelope ( Hippotragus niger ), waterbuck ( Kobus ellipsiprymnus ), common duiker ( Sylvicapra grimmia ), eland ( Taurotragus oryx ), tsessebe ( Damaliscus lunatus ) and bushbuck ( Tragelaphus scriptus ) is given based on the results of a study of helminths of antelope reared with cattle. The helminths are listed according to host species. The list will constitute an update of the helminth checklist reported by Jooste (1989). New helminth species were recorded in impala, tsessebe, sable antelope, waterbuck, common duiker and bushbuck. Zimbabwe Vet. J. Vol.33(2) 2002: 109-115