INTESTINAL HELMINTHIASIS AMONG SLAUGHTERED CATTLE IN BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

The gastrointestinal tract of cattle harbours a number parasites particularly helminthes that are responsible for clinical and sub parasitism. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence intestinal helminth infections among slaughtered in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A total 215 consisting 134 males 81 females. Faecal samples were collected from rectum each into clean universal container parasitological investigation using standard procedures. An overall 36.3% helminthiasis observed this study. Gender breed significantly affected (P=0.0093; P<0.0001 respectively). recovered Fasciola hepatica, Strongyloides papillosus, Taenia saginata, Paramphistomum cervi, Dicrocoelium hospes Monieza benedeni. hepatica most prevalent (56.41%) while benedeni showed least (2.56%) observed. Measures control parasitic with view improving quality growth productivity advocated