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TABLE 1. Average degree extensive of invasion by cryptosporidia of sheep in all seasons.
Seasons of the year
Number of sheep
Extensive of invasion of sheep (%)
Winter
30
16.6
Spring
30
20
Summer
25
8
Autumn
35
45.7
Conclusion
In conclusion, our analyses showed that 
cryptosporidium oocysts were found in 2 sheep 
from 25 (8%) in the Absheron and Shamakhi 
districts in the summer season. The intensity of 
sheep invasion was (1-2 oocysts), rarely in isolates 
of sheep feces were found to 10 oocysts. Although 
the goal of our research in the Absheron and 
Shamakhi districts of Azerbaijan was achieved, 
given the damage caused by cryptosporidiosis 
of domestic animals, we consider it expedient to 
further research to study the epizootic situation in 
this region.
Acknowledgment
The authors would like to thank Institute 
of Zoology National Academy of Sciences of 
Azerbaijan for his support during this work. 
Conflict of interest
The authors has no conflict of interests to 
declare regarding the publication of this paper.
Funding statements
The authors declares that the work were self-
funded.
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