Zulfikar, S. Umar, T.R. Ferasyi, M. Tafsin
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and risk factor of gastrointestinal nematode infestation (GIN) in cattle based on environmental conditions, i.e., elevated altitude locations in Aceh Province. Cross-sectional surveys were conducted in the Districts of Gayo Lues and East Aceh, representing high altitude location (HAE) and low altitude location (LAE), respectively. A total of 64 samples (HAE) and 93 (LAE) samples were randomly collected from selected cattle. Fecal samples were examined with the centrifuge technique, and McMaster-counting chamber was used for egg count per gram feces (EPGF). Data obtained were analyzed for GIN infestation prevalence and risk factors based on the calculation of the Odds Ratio (OR). The results revealed that 14 HAE samples (21.9%, CI 13.5-33.43) and 35 LAE samples (37.6%: CI 28.46-47.79) were positive. Then, the number of EPGF in the GIN was significantly lower in the HAE (in average at 567 eggs/grams feces) compared to the LAE (an average at 669 eggs/grams feces) (P<0.005). The results of the OR calculation showed that the factor of raising cattle in LAE location significantly increased the risk of GIN infestation which was about 2.16 times higher than that of HAE location ((P<0.05). In conclusion, the LAE location for raising cattle is a risk factor for higher prevalence of GIN infestation in Aceh Province. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management, University of North Sumatera, Medan, Indonesia; Department of Agriculture, University of North Sumatera, Medan, Indonesia; Department of Veterinary Medicine, Syiah Kuala University, Banda Aceh, Indonesia
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