Hepatic fascioliasis in the abattoirs of Basrah

Ann Trop Med Parasitol. 1987 Aug;81(4):377-9. doi: 10.1080/00034983.1987.11812135.

Abstract

Hepatic fascioliasis due to Fasciola gigantica among slaughtered animals was studied at the Basrah abattoirs from October 1984 to September 1985. The infection rates were 4.8, 3.3, 0.72 and 0.13% for buffaloes, cattle, sheep and goats respectively. The approximate annual loss due to condemnation of infected livers is estimated as 29,855 Iraqi dinars.

MeSH terms

  • Abattoirs
  • Animal Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Animals
  • Buffaloes
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / epidemiology
  • Fascioliasis / veterinary*
  • Goats
  • Iraq
  • Sheep
  • Sheep Diseases / epidemiology