Abstract

• The gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) of animals harbour a wide variety of parasites mainly helminthes, which causes clinical and sub-clinical parasitism. These parasites adversely affect the health status of animals and cause enormous economic losses to the livestock industry. This study was conducted to detect seasonal variations in prevalence of common intestinal helminths in Zebu cattles of Sagaing Region. A total of 50 faecal samples were collected by simple random sampling method. Prevalence of infection was highest (52%-74%) at all seasons in Zebu. During the study period, four species of common intestinal parasites (four species of worms, Strongyloides sp., Trichuris sp., Fasciola hepatica, Ascaris) and one protozoan Eimeria sp. were occurred in Zebu cattles. Strongyloides sp were at high infection level. Strongyloides sp. and Fasciola hepatica were found in all ages. In this study, Zebu (or) ploughing cattle in Myin Mhwe village were found to be infected with intestinal parasites.