Prevalence of Cryptosporidium in Sheep in Different Localities of Ninevah Province, Iraq

The examination of fecal samples of 180 sheep, by using modified Ziehl-Neelsen stain, sugar solution and Lugols iodine, revealed 26.66% of the infection with Cryptosporidium. Modified Ziehl-Neelsen stain proved to be more efficient revealing (13.33%) followed by sugar solution (7.77%,) then iodine stain (5.55%.) .The highest percent of infection was observed among sheep of younger ages.