Prevalence of gastrointestinal and liver parasites in yaks in the cold desert area of lower Mustang, Nepal

Conclusions A high proportion of yaks in the lower Mustang Region of Nepal suffer from the mild to moderate parasitic infection, significant enough to contaminate the pasture and spread infection to healthy animals. Complementary studies are needed to establish the impact of parasitism on productive performance. Furthermore, nutrition and health management, including regular and strategic parasite monitoring programs are needed for better health and productivity.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research