Author/Authors :
Amayour, Abdelaziz Laboratory of Agro-Physiology Biotechnology Environment and Quality - Faculty of Sciences - University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco , El Alaoui, Zakaria Laboratory of Agro-Physiology Biotechnology Environment and Quality - Faculty of Sciences - University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco , Brik, Kamal Laboratory of Agro-Physiology Biotechnology Environment and Quality - Faculty of Sciences - University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco , Hassouni, Taoufik Team of Biology and Pedagogical Innovation - Regional Center of Education and Training, Meknes, Morocco , Lamri, Driss Team of Biology and Pedagogical Innovation - Regional Center of Education and Training, Meknes, Morocco , El Kharrim, Khadija Laboratory of Agro-Physiology Biotechnology Environment and Quality - Faculty of Sciences - University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco , Belghyti, Driss Laboratory of Agro-Physiology Biotechnology Environment and Quality - Faculty of Sciences - University Ibn Tofail, Kenitra, Morocco
Abstract :
Objective: the aim of this study was to determine the helminth fauna of wild boars living in forests and
cultivate lands in El Hajeb province in Morocco. Materials and Methods: From October 2014 to March 2015 the body
cavity was opened, and the digestive tract removed. The oesophagus, stomach, small and large intestine, and lungs were
opened and separately examined for helminths under a microscope (×10, ×40 or ×100 magnification). Results: Thirty
three wild boars collected from two areas in the province of El Hajeb, were examined for digestive and respiratory
helminth parasites. The overall prevalence of helminths fauna was 100% Helminth species and their prevalence species
were Metastrongylus Pedondotectus (85%), followed by Macrcantronchyrus Hirudinaceus (82%), Metastrongylus Confusus
(79%) and finally Metastrongylus Salmi (51%). Prevalence and infection intensity were greater in young animals than
in older animals. There were no significant differences in prevalence between sexes groups (P>0.05). Prevalence of
infection was higher in forest areas compared to cultivate areas. Conclusion: it’s the first study made in Morocco about
helminth fauna of wild boars, further studies are needed to investigate more the diversity of this parasite fauna
Keywords :
Helminths , Sus scrofabarbarus , Wild boar , Morocco
