Author: Tasfaye Tamasgen Desalegn
Co-Author: Abriham Kebede, Tekilu Mosisa Wayessa, Bogale Bulti Fufa
Country : Ethiopia
Subject : Veterinary Medicine
Abstract
A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2022 to May 2023 G.C on cattle slaughtered in Nekemte municipal abattoir with the objective of determining the C. bovis in Nekemte municipal Abattoir and to conduct postmortem and Ante mortem inspection for bovine cysticercosis as well as the distribution of C. bovis in vital organ and its public health significance of bovine cysticercosis. A total of 403 carcasses were inspected and 8/403 (1.9%) were infected with Cysticerci bovis. The anatomical distribution of cysticerci were; 3/403 (0.74%) in tongue, 2/403(0.49%) in\ shoulder muscles, 1/403(0.24%) in masseter muscles, 1/403(0.24%) in heart, and 1/403(0.24%) in liver. The prevalence of cysticercosis varied significantly (P<0.05) with sex, age, and origin of animals. The infestation varied significantly (P<0.05) with sex, age, place of respondents, habit of raw meat consumption, religion, marital and educational status. This study indicated that the prevalence of bovine cysticercosis and public heath significance in the area was well established. Therefore, the disease deserves due attention to safeguard the public and further promote beef industry in the country.
Keywords: Nekemte, Bovine, Cysticercosis, Prevalence, occurrence, taeniasis,Taenia.
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