Study on Prevalence of Ovine Fasciolosis in Kutaber Woreda, South Wollo, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Abstract

A study was conducted to identify the current status of Fasciola infections in small ruminants in Kutaber. A total of 392 faecal samples from small ruminants were collected and subjected to sedimentation technique. Out of 392 faecal samples inspected, 133(33.9%) were positive for Fasciola. Prevalence of 50.7%, 24.3% and 21.5% were observed in poor, medium and good body condition respectively. In young and adult sheep prevalence of 29.8% and 35.2% were identified from faecal samples inspected respectively. The prevalence of Fasciolosis was various in different study areas. The highest prevalence was observed in Lewcho (45.6%) followed by Alansha (41.9%), Beshilo (30.0%), Doshign (29.0%), and Elsa (20.0%).When body condition was considered as a risk factor for the prevalence of Fasciolosis 50.7 %, 24.3% and 21.5% was found in poor, medium and good body condition respectively. The prevalence of Fasciolosis in male (24.0%) and female (23.9%) animal was recorded. Risk factors such as locality, age, body condition and sex did not show statistically significant variation on the prevalence of Fasciolosis (P>0.05).