Veterinary Science & Technology

Melaku Taye

Publications

• Research Article
  Study of Ruminant Fasciolosis in Selected Districts in Upper Awash River Basin, South Western Shoa, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Melaku Taye, Teshome Jagema, Asefa Tadese, Endalu Mulatu, Kumela Lelisa and Delesa DamenaMelaku Taye, Teshome Jagema, Asefa Tadese, Endalu Mulatu, Kumela Lelisa and Delesa Damena
  
  A cross-sectional study was conducted in February 2013 to determine the prevalence of fasciolosis in cattle and sheep in areas adjacent to the upper Awash River basin, South Western Shoa, Ethiopia. A total of 399 (308 bovine and 91 ovine) faecal samples were collected from Illu and Sebeta Hawas districts and microscopically examined using sedimentation techniques. Eggs of Fasciola species were identified based on their characteristic morphology and colour. Besides, a gross pathological examination was conducted on a total of 237 livers of slaughtered animals at Sebeta municipal abattoir to identify Fasciola species and assess the extent of infection. Coprological examinations revealed that, significantly higher prevalence (48.4%) in sheep than in cattle (36.7%). Similarly, a prevalence rate recorded in Illu district (45.6%) was significantly higher than that of Sebeta Hawas district (.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000368

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