Liver fluke infections of cattle in Mali. An abattoir survey on prevalence and geographic distribution
- 1 June 1988
- journal article
- conference paper
- Published by Springer Nature in Tropical Animal Health and Production
- Vol. 20 (2) , 117-121
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02242240
Abstract
Six hundred and ninety two cattle, slaughtered in various abattoirs in Mali between August 1983 and November 1984 were examined for evidence ofFasciola gigantica andDicrocoelium hospes infections. A great variation in geographic prevalence was observed. Sufficient knowledge was acquired to demonstrate both the importance of fascioliasis in some areas and also the high prevalence ofD. hospes in other areas. We suggest that the difference in prevalence from one geographic area to another is influenced by local climatic conditions, presence or absence of rivers and lakes, and differences in livestock management practices by various ethnic groups. On a examiné 692 bovins abattus dans différents abattoirs du Mali entre août 1983 et novembre 1984 quant à l'infestation parFasciola gigantica etDicrocoelium hospes. Une grande vairabilité a pu être observée dans la prévalence géographique. On a acquis suffisamment de preuves pour démontrer l'importance de la fasciolose dans certaines régions et la haute prévalence deD. hospes dans d'autres. Nous suggèrons que la différence de prévalence d'une région géographique à l'autre est influencée par les conditions climatiques locales, la présence ou l'absence de rivières ou de lacs et les différences des pratiques de conduite des troupeaux par les différents groupes ethniques. Se examinaron 692 bovinos, sacrificados en varios mataderos entre agosto 1983 y noviembre 1984, por la presencia deFasciola gigantica yDicrocoelium hospes. El estudio se llevó a cabo en Malí. Se demostró la importancia de la fascioliasis en algunas áreas y la alta prevalencia deD. hospes en otras. Se sugiere que la diferencia en prevalencia entre áreas geográficas está influenciada por condiciones climáticas locales, presencia o ausencia de ríos y lagos y diferencias en el manejo del ganado.Keywords
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