PREVALENCE OF PARASITOSIS IN DAIRY CALVES

Abstract

This study aimed to identify gastrointestinal parasites present in calves with diarrhea by means of coproparasitological analysis. Fecal samples were examined under an optical microscope, using 40x and 100x magnifications, allowing the morphological identification of parasitic eggs and oocysts. Structures compatible with Moniezia spp., Trichostrongylus spp., Haemonchus spp. and Eimeria bovis were observed, the latter being the most frequent among the animals analyzed. The presence of these parasites highlights the importance of early diagnosis and continuous monitoring, since parasitosis is intrinsically related to gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhea, directly affecting the zootechnical performance of calves. The results reinforce the need for antiparasitic control strategies adapted to the reality of each farm.