Parasitic diseases of domestic and wild animals in northern Kerala: A retrospective study based on clinical samples

In order to assess the prevalence of parasitic diseases in animals in Northern Kerala, a retrospective study based on the data available from the register maintained for recording the results of microscopical examination of clinical samples submitted to the Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode, Wayanad was conducted during a period from 2005 to 2015 (11 years). The results of the present study on the prevalence of parasitic diseases in Northern Kerala will be helpful for veterinarians and farmers for adopting effective control measures.