Prevalence of Zoonotic Intestinal Parasites in Meat Goats in Southern Thailand.

Intestinal parasites not only lead to poor goat health and productivity but can also affect human health. We investigated the distribution of zoonotic intestinal parasites among goats in southern Thailand to assess the human health risks. Overall, 561 fecal samples were collected randomly from goats in farms (55) in Songkhla, Satun, Pattalung, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces between January 2020 to January 2022.

Prevalence and Virulent Gene Profiles of Sorbitol Non-Fermenting Shiga Toxin-Producing Isolated from Goats in Southern Thailand.

Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) is the pathogenic causing disease in humans via the consumption or handling of animal food products. The high prevalence of these organisms in ruminants has been widely reported. Among STECs, O157 is one of the most lethal serotypes causing serious disease in humans.

Prevalence of major nematodes and human factors that affect infection in the zebra dove in a closed cage system.

Background And Aim: Roundworms cause infections in the avian population that lead to illness and poor production. The singing zebra dove is an economically important animal in the Indo-Malay region. The prevalence of these parasitic groups in zebra doves is unknown.

Investigation of infection in bullfighting cattle in Southern Thailand.

Background And Aim: infection has been reported in Thai livestock such as beef and dairy cattle. However, there is little information on infection in bullfighting cattle in Southern Thailand. The aim of this study was to investigate the infection of in bullfighting cattle presented for health checks at the Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand.

Gastrointestinal parasite infections in fighting bulls in South Thailand.

Background And Aim: Bullfighting is booming in South Thailand, attracting tourists, and stimulating local economies. The bulls are well raised and practiced, but in many cases, the owners lack knowledge and understanding of the prevention of animal diseases, including parasitic infections. This study aimed to determine the occurrence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasite infection in fighting bulls.