Veterinary Science & Technology

Yoseph Cherinet Megerssa

Publications

• Research Article
  Burden of Ovine Fasiolosis in Sherka Woreda Arsi, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Yoseph Cherinet Megerssa, Tafa Bekele Jima, Yemsrach Miressa Diriba and Fanos Tadesse W/MariyamYoseph Cherinet Megerssa, Tafa Bekele Jima, Yemsrach Miressa Diriba and Fanos Tadesse W/Mariyam
  
  Fasciolosis is an important helminthic infection causing economic losses due to morbidity and mortality thereby contributing to loss in productivity to livestock industry in Ethiopia. A cross sectional study was, therefore, conducted from December 2015 to April 2016 to determine the prevalence of ovine fasciolosis in four peasant associations in Shirka Woreda, Arsi, Ethiopia. Sedimentation technique was employed to detect Fasciola eggs during the study. A total of 384 sheep were involved in the study amongst which 118 were found to be positive with an overall prevalence of 30.70 per cent. Zenbabahella, Hanu Jawe, Sole Ferekesa and HelaTijoSero peasant associations (PAs) accounted for 35, 30.8, 34.8 and 23.076 per cent, respectively. The prevalence of fasciolosis was associated with different variables. Young sheep (31.62%) showed higher prevalence rate than adult sheep (29.6%). Preval.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000426

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