A Post-Mortem, Pathogenic, Bio-Economics-Impact and Public-Health Risk Prevalence Determination of Fasciola Spp. and Paramphistomum Spp. in Abattoirs in Enugu State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Sowunmi, K. O Department of Applied Biology and Biotechnology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani, Enugu
  • Eneh, C.A Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Abstract

The prevalence of Fasciola spp. and Paramphistomum spp. – trematodes – in cattle slaughtered in Enugu state was studied. Freshly slaughtered cattle were inspected for the parasite samples. Analysis of Variance showed no significant difference among the five abattoirs. The multinomial logistic regression revealed that the probability of acquiring Fasciola spp. for cattle in poorer abattoir conditions was about 1.1 times higher compared to those with in abattoirs with better conditions (Abattoir Condition Score, ACS). Public-health incidence and prevalence likelihood of Fasciola spp. decreased with age making; trematodes (Paramphistomum spp. and Fasciola spp.) in general, a major obstacle for cattle development, bio-economic development and valuable-animal based nutritive diet security. Overall, strategic use of anti-trematodes/trematodicides; practice of trematode fencing of pasture water channels to reduce pasture contamination with fluke eggs; mass treatment in endemic areas by supplying drugs and monitoring of cattle farms by government whilst consistently embarking on proper examination of cattle and meats by veterinary inspectors before these meats are sold were recommended.

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Published

2024-06-28

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (2024): Technoscience Review

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