Published 2024-09-20
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Abstract
In order to measure the perception of the livestock farmers a quantitative research design was applied. Questionnaire was developed. Survey form was pre-tested to 15 livestock farmers before information gathering. Table of Krejcie and Morgan (1970) was cast-off regarding “determining the sample size from a given population”. In this research or investigation, the predictor variable was independent variable and criterion variable was dependent variable. Results revealed that most (45%) of the livestock farmers were of the view that ticks are the major parasites in animals, while the remaining 34% of the livestock farmers were of the view that fleas are the major parasites in both farm and domestic animals. Most (64%) of the livestock farmers were of the view that internal worms (helminths) are prevalent parasites in animals, while the remaining 36% of the livestock farmers were of the view that protozoa are another prevalent parasite in both farm and domestic animals. In order to control the parasites in Quetta district and surrounding areas or adjacent districts, especially focus on hygiene condition of the animal, safe food system and best water practices kept and maintained for animals, and, if applicable, veterinary treatment or care for domestic of farm animals regulates so as to prevent the diseases and parasites.