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Biniamin Taha, Haramaya University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Haramaya, EthiopiaReceived: June 16, 2018; Published: June 22, 2018
DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2018.06.001285
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This paper reports the results of a study conducted from November 2008 to April 2008 at sebeta slaughterhouse. An investigation was carried out to study the prevalence of cystic-echynococcus in cattle’s slaughtered in sebeta municipal abattoir. The study revealed that the prevalence that of hydatid cysts is 176.55% and 74 visceral organs we found harboring one or more hydiatid cysts. The lung was found to be the most commonly affected organ, but Spleen and heart were found to be less commonly affected organ. The numbers of cysts obtained from single lung ranges 1-20. Cyst fertility assessment yielded 65(52%) sterile, 23(18.4%) fertile and the rest 37(29.6%) calcified cysts, 69.6% of the fertile cysts being confirmed viable cysts and the rate of calcification is higher in the liver than in the lungs, while most fertile cysts were recovered from the lung. This base line information shows the risk of hydatid cyst distribution, and appropriate control measures should be undertaken which includes public awareness education program, revision of meat inspection legislation and a more aggressive effort that should include a reduction of stray dog population
Keywords: Abattoir; Cyst; Echynoccocus; Municipal; Prevalence
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