Publications by authors named "Shampa Deb Nath"
Gastrointestinal parasites cause health problems and even death in captive animals. These animals are more susceptible to parasitic infestations because of confinement and stress. The aim of the study is to describe parasitic causal agents in captive wild animals at the Bangladesh National Zoo, Chittagong Zoo, and Tilagarh Eco Park, in Sylhet.
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- Gastrointestinal (GI) parasites are a significant health concern for buffalo calves in Bangladesh, with a study revealing an overall prevalence of 65.5% in the Sylhet division.
- The highest rates of infestation were observed in Sylhet (78%), particularly affecting calves aged 9-12 months (77.14%) during the summer season (69.84%).
- Findings highlight the need for strategic policies and interventions to manage GI parasitic infections in buffalo calves, not only in Sylhet but also in similar developing regions.