Abstract

A cross-sectional study was conducted from November, 2009 to March, 2010 to determine the prevalence of bovine fasciolosis in and around Woreta, Northwestern Ethiopia. A total of 384 fecal samples were examined and 159 (41.41%) were found to be positive for fasciolosis. Sex, age, peasant associations and breed were taken into consideration where 40 and 42.25% prevalence were recorded for young and adult animals, respectively. Similarly, 41.43 and 41.38% prevalence were recorded for male and female cattle, respectively. However, no statistical significance (P > 0.05) was observed for both variables. The prevalence as determined from coprological examination was highest in Kuher Abo (42.71%), followed by Woreta Zuria (41.58%), Woreta town (41.10%) and Tiwaza kena (40.35%). There was also no statistically significant difference (P > 0.05) in infection rate between these kebeles. The result of the study indicated that breed had significant difference (P < 0.05) with prevalence of (14.7%) and (44%) in cross and local breeds, respectively. Therefore, further abattoir surveys are recommended to strengthen the result for better understanding on the epidemiology of bovine fasciolosis in the study area.

Key words: Bovine fasciolosis, prevalence, Woreta, coprology.