Epidemiology of bovine fascioliasis in the Nile Delta region of Egypt: Its prevalence, evaluation of risk factors, and its economic significance
| Autor: | Reda E. Khalafalla, Abdelgawad S. El-Tahawy, Eman K. Bazh |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2017 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Veterinary medicine 040301 veterinary sciences 030231 tropical medicine Population prevalence Biology Body weight Lower risk SF1-1100 0403 veterinary science 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Age groups Epidemiology SF600-1100 medicine risk factors Nile delta education Nile Delta education.field_of_study General Veterinary Fasciola 04 agricultural and veterinary sciences biology.organism_classification Breed Animal culture cattle fascioliasis Egypt Research Article |
| Zdroj: | Veterinary World Veterinary World, Vol 10, Iss 10, Pp 1241-1249 (2017) |
| ISSN: | 2231-0916 0972-8988 |
| Popis: | Aim: This study focuses on the risk factors associated with the prevalence of Fasciola affecting cattle population in three provinces belonging to the Nile Delta of Egypt and to estimate the economic losses as a result of fascioliasis. Materials and Methods: From January 2015 to end of December 2015, records of 21 farms (4976 cattle) were analyzed to screen the prevalence of fascioliasis among cattle farms, to identify its associated risk factors and its economic impacts on Nile Delta region of Egypt. Results: The overall prevalence of fascioliasis in the Nile Delta region of Egypt was 9.77%. The prevalence of fascioliasis was found to be statistically significantly associated with age, sex, breed, and type of farms. The highest prevalence was observed in 3 age groups (8.35%). In terms of body condition scores, cattle with medium and poor conditions were associated with fascioliasis more than those with good body condition. Besides, cattle raised in organic farms were associated with lower risk of fascioliasis than those in conventional farms. The prevalence of fascioliasis was noted more prominent in districts with moderate temperatures and with relative humidity (>60%). The annual overall costs for fascioliasis were estimated to be 221.2 USD/cow due to the significant reduction in body weight, reduction in milk production, and the treatment costs for fascioliasis. Conclusion: The results provided could be helpful for improving the control and preventive strategies. |
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