Identification of Endoparasites in Javan Banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus) in Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP)

A study on Javan banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus) in Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP) identified five endoparasite types with significant infection levels, including Ascarid (1,050 EPG), Strongyloides (1,600 EPG), Paramphistomum (50 EPG), and Eimeria (550 OPG). These findings highlight the prevalence of parasitic infections in this critically endangered species, with Strongyloides showing the highest infection intensity. The research used microscopic methods—flotation, sedimentation, native, and McMaster techniques—to analyze fecal samples at IPB University's Protozoology Laboratory. Such high infection levels may pose a threat to banteng health, warranting further investigation into their ecological and conservation implications.

Handayani, Agustin, M., Nugraha, A. B., & Primayanti, T. (2026). Identification of Endoparasites in Javan Banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus) in Ujung Kulon National Park (UKNP). Al-Kauniyah: Jurnal Biologi, 19(2), 298–308. https://doi.org/10.15408/kauniyah.v19i2.46487