Prevalence of fascioliasis among ruminants in Dhamar governorate, Yemen

Abstract

Background: In Yemen, there is little information about fascioliasis. This parasitic disease is dangerous for livestock and can also cause serious harm to human health.

Aim: This study was aimed to assess the prevalence of fascioliasis among ruminants in Dhamar governorate during the years 2020 and 2021.

Methods: It was retrospective study using post-mortem meat inspection records of the General Establishment for Slaughterhouses and Meat Market (GESMM) in Dhamar governorate. Annual meat inspection records about the number of ruminants infested with liver fluke as well as the total number of ruminants slaughtered were collected.

Results: The mean overall prevalence of fascioliasis among the native ruminants was 0.35%. The mean overall prevalence rates among native cattle, calves, and sheep and goats were 0.88%, 0.38%, and 0.24%, respectively.

Conclusion: The prevalence of fascioliasis was low among ruminants in Dhamar governorate. However, more sensitive epidemiological surveys should be carried out to confirm this finding.