Department of Veterinary, Haramaya University, Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Research Article
A Cross-Sectional Study on Corpological Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Bovine Fasciolosis in Gechi District, Western Ethiopia
Author(s): Ziyad Mohammed Bilal*
A cross sectional study conducted on the prevalence and associated risk factors of bovine Fasciolosis
in Gechi district, Western Ethiopia. The study aims to determine the prevalence and associated risk
factors of bovine fasciolosis from 420 randomly selected local breed cattle. The faecal samples from
the cattle were subjected to qualitative coproscopic examination by the standard sedimentation
technique for the presence of Fasciola eggs. The study was conducted from November 2018 to end of
March 2019. The study showed an overall prevalence of 25.48% and statistical differences between
the sampling sites. However, the study showed no significant differences for the risk factors studied
(e.g., age, sex, and body composition). This study showed that fasciolosis is prevalent in Gechi, and
signifies the need for and intervention through preventive strategi.. View More»
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