Prevalence and risk factors of Cryptosporidium spp. on dairy farms in Bogor

Cryptosporidial infection is one of the most common causes diarrhea in humans and livestock worldwide. This study was conducted to estimate prevalence Cryptosporidium identify potential risk factors associated with shedding oocysts Bogor. A total 308 faecal samples were collected from 136 calves less than 6 months, 44 those 6-12 months 128 12 months. Data potentially likelihood spp. recorded (i.e., enviromental status, size herd, herd management). oocyst identified by using modified acid fast (Ziehl Neelsen) staining technique microscopically examined under 400x magnifition. Results showed that cryptosporidiosis Bogor 21.1% (CI 95%; 16.5%-25.6%). The highest 29% 26.8%-31.7%) cattle aged abundance around <5 per microscopy visual area. analyzed logistic regression models. Statistical analysis there association between an odds ratio (OR) 2.7 1.5-5.2) times compared more