Publications by authors named "Morutse Mphahlele"
Article Synopsis
- Previous studies in Limpopo Province did not cover all districts or seasonal patterns of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN), making current data on prevalence and anthelmintic resistance (AR) crucial for understanding sheep health in the region.
- The research involved fecal egg count reduction tests and various laboratory methods to assess AR against common dewormers, sampling 780 infected sheep across five districts.
- Results indicated a high prevalence of GIN (88-100% during hot wet season) and significant resistance to certain anthelmintics, with indications of mild anemia among sheep based on FAMACHA scoring, particularly in the Vhembe district.
Anthelmintic treatment is the most common way of controlling nematode infections in ruminants even though several countries have reported anthelmintic resistance (AR), resulting in limitation for sustainable small ruminant production. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge of resource-poor sheep farmers in Limpopo province of South Africa on the use of anthelmintics. A questionnaire regarding helminthosis control practices was administered to small ruminant farmers in five districts of Limpopo province namely Capricorn, Sekhukhune, Waterberg, Vhembe, and Mopani.
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