Veterinary Science & Technology

Mesfin Tafa

Publications

• Research Article
  Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Major Gastrointestinal Parasites of Pig Slaughtered at Addis Ababa Abattoirs Enterprise, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Minda Asfaw Geresu, Zerihun Hailemariam, Gezahegne Mamo, Mesfin Tafa and Mulisa MegersaMinda Asfaw Geresu, Zerihun Hailemariam, Gezahegne Mamo, Mesfin Tafa and Mulisa Megersa
  
  A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine prevalence and associated risk factors of gastrointestinal tract (GIT) parasites of pigs slaughtered at Addis Ababa Abattoirs Enterprise (AAAE) from October, 2009 to May, 2010 using systematic random sampling technique. A total of 390 pigs were sampled to assess and identify different genera of GIT parasites of pig. For this study, faecal samples were collected from a total of 390 pigs’ slaughtered in the abattoir while post mortem adult parasite recovery was done by incision of liver, removing intestinal content, opening of the cecum and colon. The collected faecal samples were examined by zinc sulphate floatation and sedimentation techniques for isolation of parasitic eggs and/or oocysts. Out of 390 samples tested in the present study, an overall prevalence of 61.8% GIT parasite was identified. Among the examined samples, 16.2.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000244

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