Journal of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
(ISSN: 2659 – 0743)
Volume 8, No. 1, 2026
Pages 1-7
DOI: 10.36108/jvbs/6202.80.0110
A Study on the Parasitic Helminths Associated with Fishes in Jos South and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas, Plateau State, Nigeria
Moses, Gyang D.1, Okotie, Akpofure B.2, Kabantiyok Dennis3., Joy Rindah Rindaps4 and Nwachukwu Eberechukwu E.5
1Diagnostic Laboratory Services Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom Nigeria.
2.Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology Vom, Nigeria.
3.Diagnostic Laboratory Services Division, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom Nigeria.
4.Department of Drug Development, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
5.Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Jos, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
Helminthic parasites have been a major factor limiting the production of fish in our locality and the world over. The fish industry has suffered a lot of economic losses due to fish morbidity and mortality. Treatment of the affected fish has drained a lot of resources and time. These parasites have brought production down in many parts of the world, especially Nigeria. These parasitic diseases have also caused a lot of public health concern to man and other animals. So it is important that the parasites are known in order to take proper steps in mitigating their effects, as this will help to step up production for enhanced protein production. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths in tilapia fish (Orechromis niloticus) in Jos South and Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. The major objectives were to identify the gastrointestinal helminths present in tilapia fish in the study area, differentiate the pathogenic helminth species of tilapia fish, and determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal helminths in tilapia fish based on location. An overall prevalence of 26% was recorded in this study; comparison was made between both locations which showed prevalence rates of 32% in Barkin Ladi Local government area, and 20% in Jos South Local Government Area. The difference between both locations was not statistically significant (P>0.05).
Keywords: Gastrointestinal, Helminths, Tilapia fish (Orechromis niloticus).