GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES FOUND IN SHEEP IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF ARAGUATINS-TO

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ABSTRACT: The objective was to register the nematode parasite load and the presense of eimeria spp. in ovines on the region of Araguatins Tocantins. The samples were taken from thirty animals, that belongs to Refugio Lobez Farm. The reseach was realized in February two thousan eleven. The fecal samples were taken from males and females with a six months or higher age, on the rainy period (February), being processed by the EPG method (eggs per gram of feces), using the technique of McMaster. From the samples examined, 30 (100%) was positive to helminths and 26 (86,67%) had Eimeria oocysts. Eggs from Strongyloidea, Moniezia sp. and Eimeria spp. oocysts. The animals presented themselves parasited in a considerable level on the rainy period, being most evidenced on the young males. The recommendation was to adopt a strategic period worming on ram and sheeps before the reproduction season, sheeps on the last two weeks of pregnancy, sheeps at the beginning of the lactation and lambs and sheeps at the weaning. KEY-WORDS: McMaster, EPG, Strongyloidea.