Bovine Cysticercosis in Durame Municipal Abattoir, Central Ethiopia Region
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https://doi.org/10.64137/31079911/IJMST-V2I2P101Keywords:
Bovine, Cysticercosis/Taeniasis, Durame, Ethiopia, Municipal Abattoir, PrevalenceAbstract
A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Durame municipal abattoir with the aim of determining the prevalence of bovine cysticercosis in slaughtered cattle. A total of 384 randomly selected cattle of different ages, sexes, breeds, body conditions, and origins were examined through routine ante-mortem and detailed post-mortem inspection procedures. The overall prevalence of bovine cysticercosis was found to be 9.6% (37/384). Although slight variations in prevalence were observed among different categories: breed, sex, age, body condition, and origin. None of these factors showed a statistically significant association with infection (p>0.05), indicating widespread environmental exposure. Anatomical distribution of cysts revealed a higher predilection for the tongue (56.82%), followed by masseter muscles (22.72%), shoulder muscles (11.36%), and heart (9.1%). The findings demonstrate that bovine cysticercosis is moderately prevalent in the study area and poses both public health and economic concerns. Therefore, integrated control measures focusing on improved sanitation, enhanced meat inspection, and public awareness on safe meat consumption are essential to reduce the burden of the disease.
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