Publications by authors named "Dhiravit Chantip"
Article Synopsis
- Hemoparasitic infections in cattle pose serious health risks, resulting in economic losses and welfare concerns for farmers, particularly among fighting bulls in southern Thailand.
- A study analyzed blood samples from over 5,500 bulls, finding a 5.85% infection rate with the parasite TP being the most common among younger bulls aged 1-5 years.
- The research highlights significant annual and seasonal variations in infection rates, particularly in 2018 and during summer months, suggesting that factors like packed cell volume (PCV) influence susceptibility to these infections.
Background And Aim: Indigenous beef cattle engaged in bullfighting in Southern Thailand represent a distinctive and valuable breed. Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites, which are recognized as important pathogens, have a negative impact on the overall health and physical performance of these fighting bulls. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of GI parasitic infections and identify factors associated with these infections in a fighting bull population in Southern Thailand.
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