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Prevalence of Paramphistomum infection and associated risk factors in cattle slaughtered at Dessie municipal abattoir, South Wollo zone, northeast, Ethiopia

Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Paramphistomum infection in domestic ruminants has received limited attention in Ethiopia, mainly due to the misconception that it causes minimal economic loss. However, it is widely distributed and contributes significantly to reduced productivity, particularly in areas with waterlogged or marshy grazing lands. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of bovine Paramphistomum infection and identify associated risk factors in cattle slaughtered at the Dessie Municipal Abattoir, South Wollo Zone, Northeast Ethiopia. A cross-sectional abattoir-based study was conducted from November 2024 to May 2025. Cattle of both local and crossbreeds were systematically selected from highland, midland, and lowland areas. Routine ante-mortem and post-mortem examinations were performed, and data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Chi-square tests were applied to assess associations between infection and potential risk factors at a significance level of p < 0.05. Out of 384 examined cattle, 174 (45.57%) were positive for Paramphistomum infection. Organ-level infection was 28.64% in the rumen, 5.47% in the reticulum, and 11.46% in both. The highest prevalence occurred in cattle with poor body condition (61.32%) and those from highland areas (49.65%). Older animals (51.63%) and females (64.58%) were more affected. Statistically significant differences (p < 0.05) were observed with sex, age and body condition. The study reveals a high prevalence of bovine Paramphistomum infection in Dessie, indicating its economic and veterinary importance. Integrated control strategies anthelmintic use, snail control, and farmer education are essential to reduce its impact.
DOI: 10.20372/dijbar202.v8i1.2026
Language: English
Subfield: Parasitology
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7166731433
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