Fasciolosis in slaughtered cattle from Abattoirs in Ondo State, Nigeria

Type Journal Article - Vom Journal of Veterinary Science
Title Fasciolosis in slaughtered cattle from Abattoirs in Ondo State, Nigeria
Author(s)
Volume 9
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2013
Page numbers 47-53
URL http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.301.1891&rep=rep1&type=pdf
Abstract
Fasciolosis, an important helminth disease of livestock has been confirmed from abattoirs
report in most parts of Nigeria for a long time. Prevalence of fasciolosis among slaughtered
cattle in Ondo State, Nigeria was assessed. Abattoir records of slaughtered cattle were
studied from 2003-2010. A total of 73,761 cattle were slaughtered within the study period.
The study revealed 16.7% peak prevalence of fasciolosis from 13,206 cattle slaughtered in
2008. The 8 year study period recorded 14.5% prevalence. The high prevalence of
fasciolosis translates to high economic loss due to liver damage and low carcass weight.
The disease needs to be considered seriously as a great hindrance to livestock health and
profitability; and also in regard to human health.

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