Molecular study on parasitic nematodes infection in the abomasum of sheep in Ilam, Iran.

Parasitic nematodes of ovine abomasum are of economic and hygienic importance throughout the world and Iran. This study was aimed to evaluate molecular identity and species diversity of parasitic nematodes in the abomasum of slaughtered sheep in Ilam, Iran. In this study, a total number of 240 of abomasa were randomly collected from the slaughtered sheep at industrial slaughterhouses in Ilam in all seasons between 2017 and 2018.

Checklist of digenean trematodes of Iran.

Digeneans are an important class of trematodes which infect variety of animals ranging from vertebrates (mainly final hosts) to invertebrates (mainly as intermediate hosts). Additionally, some of these parasites are zoonotic and one health importance. Diversity of digeneans in Iran and reports of several zoonotic cases show the importance of these parasites in this country.

First Molecular Characterization and Seasonality of Larvae of Trichostrongylid Nematodes in Arrested Development in the Abomasum of Iranian Naturally Infected Sheep.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine molecularly the species of larvae of trichostrongylid nematodes in arrested development in the abomasum of sheep from Iran and their seasonality.

Methods: A total of 240 sheep abomasa were randomly collected at different seasons from Ilam abattoir in 2017-2018. The adult nematodes were isolated and identified.