The Relationship of Paramphistomum sp. Infection and Distribution of Paramphistomiasis in Libureng District, Bone Regency

<p>This study aims to calculate the number of presences of <em>Paramphistomum</em> sp. in cattle faeces, to determine the level of symptoms caused by its presence, and to analyse the relationship between their number and the level of symptoms in cattle. The qualitative descriptive method is implemented through direct laboratory observation in cattle faecal samples. Samples were obtained from Balinese cattle in Bone Regency. The test was conducted using a sedimentation test at the Maros Veterinary Centre. Data analysis using a table of the <em>Paramphistomum</em> sp. number in cattle faeces and the number of eggs per gram (EPG). The results showed that the number of parasites <em>Paramphistomum</em> sp in cattle faeces, 1,980/grams of eggs was found on the first slide and 600/grams on the second slide. The symptoms caused by its presence showed moderate infection, ranging from 500-5,000 eggs per gram. Farmers are advised to routinely check livestock faeces, provide deworming as recommended, maintain the cleanliness of the cage, and manage feed and drinking water properly to prevent infection with<em> Paramphistomum sp.</em> In addition, grazing rotation is also important to reduce the risk of reinfection, so that it can improve livestock health and prevent economic losses.</p>