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Gastrointestinal parasitic infections have a high prevalence (65.0%) among domestic animals in Sokoto State, Nigeria, predominantly affecting sheep and goats, with animal species being the only significant predictor of infection. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To assess the prevalence, temporal trends, and risk factors of gastrointestinal parasitic infections among domestic animals using a decade-long diagnostic dataset.

September 5, 2026EMI Animal & EnvironmentOpen Access

Epidemiological Assessment of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Domestic Animals in Sokoto State, Nigeria: A Retrospective Study (2015–2025)

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AMAliyu Mahmuda AUAbdulbariu Ogirima Uhuami MUMahmud Usman

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Retrospective study reveals a 65.0% gastrointestinal parasite prevalence in domestic animals, highlighting the need for targeted parasite management in high-risk small ruminants.

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To assess the prevalence, temporal trends, and risk factors of gastrointestinal parasitic infections among domestic animals using a decade-long diagnostic dataset.
Analyzed retrospective laboratory diagnostic records (N = 855) collected between 2015 and 2025 at veterinary institutions in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Identified risk factors and evaluated linear and nonlinear temporal patterns using multivariable logistic regression, generalized linear models, and generalized additive models.
Overall parasite positivity was 65.0% (556/855), with infections predominantly comprising Eimeria (34.0%) and strongylids (32.4%), while single infections accounted for 52.8%.
Host species was the only significant independent predictor in multivariable analysis, with canines displaying reduced odds of infection (AOR = 0.20, p < 0.001) compared to sheep (73.6%) and goats (72.9%).
Temporal trends showed no statistically significant linear or nonlinear changes over time (GLM and GAM p > 0.05), and season, sex, age, and species-season interactions were not significant.

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Mahmuda et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9bd4536b95aff0620ebdca https://doi.org/10.1080/29986990.2026.2728946

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September 5, 2026EMI Animal & EnvironmentOpen Access

Epidemiological Assessment of Gastrointestinal Parasitic Infections in Domestic Animals in Sokoto State, Nigeria: A Retrospective Study (2015–2025)

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Authors

AMAliyu Mahmuda AUAbdulbariu Ogirima Uhuami MUMahmud Usman

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Overview

Retrospective study reveals a 65.0% gastrointestinal parasite prevalence in domestic animals, highlighting the need for targeted parasite management in high-risk small ruminants.

Key Points

To assess the prevalence, temporal trends, and risk factors of gastrointestinal parasitic infections among domestic animals using a decade-long diagnostic dataset.
Analyzed retrospective laboratory diagnostic records (N = 855) collected between 2015 and 2025 at veterinary institutions in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
Identified risk factors and evaluated linear and nonlinear temporal patterns using multivariable logistic regression, generalized linear models, and generalized additive models.
Overall parasite positivity was 65.0% (556/855), with infections predominantly comprising Eimeria (34.0%) and strongylids (32.4%), while single infections accounted for 52.8%.
Host species was the only significant independent predictor in multivariable analysis, with canines displaying reduced odds of infection (AOR = 0.20, p < 0.001) compared to sheep (73.6%) and goats (72.9%).
Temporal trends showed no statistically significant linear or nonlinear changes over time (GLM and GAM p > 0.05), and season, sex, age, and species-season interactions were not significant.

Cite This Study

Mahmuda et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9bd4536b95aff0620ebdca https://doi.org/10.1080/29986990.2026.2728946

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