Indian Journal of Animal Research

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Indian Journal of Animal Research, volume 34 issue 1 (january to june 2000) : 73-74

PREVALENCE OF FASCIOLOSIS IN SHEEP IN NILGIRlS

C. SoundararaJan, R. Ani! Kumar, M. Raman·and M.Iyue
1Sheep Breeding Research Station - Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Sandynallah -643 237, India
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Cite article:- SoundararaJan C., Kumar Ani! R., M.Iyue Raman·and M. (2024). PREVALENCE OF FASCIOLOSIS IN SHEEP IN NILGIRlS. Indian Journal of Animal Research. 34(1): 73-74. doi: .
Mortality rate in sheep due to Fasciola gigantica in Nilgiris district-of Tamil Nadu was studied between April 1998 and March 1999. The overall mortality was 19.7%. High mortality rate (15.8%) was observed in summer followed by Southwest monsoon (3.8%) and winter (0.6%) respectively. No mortality was recorded during Northeast monsoon season.
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