Title: Ovine Fasciolosis Prevalence in Hidebu Abote Woreda, North Shoa, Ethiopia
Abstract: Across-sectional study on the prevalence of ovine fasciolosis was conducted in Hidebu Abote woreda from June 2013 to September 2013. A total of 384 fecal samples were collected and coprologically examined using sedimentation technique. Out of 384 sheep, 138 sheep were found to be positive for liver fluke infection (fasciolosis) with an overall prevalence rate 0f 35.94%. There was no statistically significant difference (p> 0.005%) in infection rates between male and females sheep while the difference in infection rate between the two age groups (adult and young sheep) was statistically significant (P 0.05) in prevalence among different months during the study period. The prevalence rate of fasciolosis in adult sheep (52.23%) was higher than in young sheep (24.67%). There was no statistically significant difference (p>0.05) in infection rate between poor and good body condition sheep. Among 184sheep that showed good body condition, 33.69% were positive while 38% of poor body condition sheep were positive. The result of this study demonstrated ovine fasciolosis prevalence in Hidebu Abote Woreda, that might be induced major economic loss in the study area. Finally appropriate control strategies implemented in the study area are recommended to reduce the impact of fasciolosis on live stock production in the area.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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