Abstract

A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the abattoir prevalence of bovine fasciolosis and its economic importance in Robe Municipal Abattoir A total of 502 cattle were randomly sampled and examined after slaughter Out of 502 cattle examined at post mortem 68 72 345 were positive for fasciolosis The prevalence of bovine fasciolosis was found to be significantly affected P 0 05 by the age of animal in which young animals were affected than adult animals The prevalence of bovine fasciolosis was also higher P 0 05 in poor body conditioned animals than good body conditioned animals Sex of the animal was not found as a significant factor p 0 05 affecting the prevalence of disease The prevalence of Fasciola hepatica was 238 68 98 which was predominant among Fasciola species causing bovine fasciolosis in the study areas Whereas the prevalence of Fasciola gigantica was 107 31 02 The economic significance of bovine fasciolosis was also assessed based on condemned livers Thus based on retail value of bovine liver the direct economic loss from fasciolosis during the study time was estimated to be 164 880 ETBannually