SURVEILLANCE OF BLOOD PARASITES OF NATURALLY-GROWN SMALL RUMINANTS IN SELECTED PROVINCE OF REGION 02

Abstract

     This study aimed to determine the epidemiology and surveillance of blood parasites of naturally-grown small ruminants in selected province of Region 02. Descriptive method through a survey questionnaire and a blood parasite examination was employed.   Survey showed that, there were 23 naturally-grown small ruminant farms located at Districts II and III in Cagayan province. Anaplasma spp. and Babesia spp. were the species of blood parasite identified. Test of difference showed that presence of blood parasites was significant with sex of the naturally-grown small ruminants and between Districts. Further, test of relationship showed that types of housing, fence, floor, breeding, and feeding system were significant of the naturally - grown small ruminant farms. Thus, it concludes that the type of management practiced by the farmers results in the present of blood parasite.