author(s)
Dr. V Arul, Dr. C Inbaraj and V Brindha

abstract
The study about prevalence of nematodes was carried out of sheep present in the five districts (Kanchipuram, Thiruvallur, Thiruvannamalai, Vellore and Villupuram) of North Eastern Agro Climatic Zones of Tamil Nadu in the period of November 2014 to March 2015. Small scale sheep farmers were selected randomly and the sample were collected in formal saline container. It was examined for quantitative and qualitative study. FaMaCHA were used in the farms during sample collection. Strongyle spp. Egg was found to be predominant of gastrointestinal nematode parasites in various districts. Trichostrongylus spp. And paramphistomum spp. Also in some districts were studied. The highest faecal egg counts (FEC) were recorded in Vellore and Villupuram districts compare to other study area. Statistical analysis revealed that the FEC and FaMaCHA score were highly significant (P<0.01) variation between the districts. Number of positive sample also calculated. The worm counts was influenced significantly (P<0.01) by FEC and FaMaCHA Score. The results of this study could be used to get the idea about control gastrointestinal nematode infections in sheep.