Prevalence and Haemato-Biochemical Studies of Gastro-intestinal Parasites of Indian Elephants (Elephas maximus)

摘要: Faecal samples were collected from 40 Indian elephants (Elephas maximus) revealed 62.5 percent parasitic prevalence. Amongst the single infection of parasites, high prevalence Fasciolias spp. (15.00 %) was observed followed by mixed infection. Elephants harbouring parasites found clinically dull, depressed and lethargic. About 48 manifested dehydration loose faeces grossly along with a habit soil licking. The haematological studies mild anaemia eosinophilia where as biochemical non-significant hypoproteinemia on comparison that not parasites.