Prevalence of Eimeria Species in Goats in EdDamer Locality, River Nile State, Sudan

Abstract

Monthly collection of fecal samples was made from 682 healthy goats in EdDamer Locality, River Nile State, over twelve months period. The species of Eimeria involved in subclinical cases were identified. 82% out of examined goats were found to be positive to Eimeria species and seven Eimeria species were recorded, these were, E. arloingi (96.24%), E. alijevi (64.79%), E. christenseni (54.46%), E. hirci (27.2%) E. ninakohlyakimove (24.88%), E. jolchijevi (16.43%), and E. apsheronae (14.84%). The prevalence of Eimeria species differed significantly (P<0.05). The prevalence of all identified species was higher in young age groups, but no significant difference was observed (p>0.05), between the three examined age groups. The prevalence of species during different seasons did not also seem to vary significantly (P>0.05), but the prevalence of all identified species was higher during Summer.