Prevalence of Paramphistomiasis Among Sheep Slaughtered In Some Selected Abattoirs In Imo State, Nigeria

A total of 367 sheep (Ovis sp) were randomly sampled in Okigwe, Orlu, Obowo, Ihitte Uboma and Mbaise areas of Imo State between Sept. 2004 to Sept. 2005 aimed at establishing the prevalence of Paramphistomum cervi Of the 367 animals examined, 96(26.2%) had serious infection. Infection was highest in Okigwe (34.5%), followed by Afor-Ogbe (30.0%), Orlu (20.4%), Orieagu (18.4%) and Achingali (16.7%). Sex showed no significant relationship with the infection, however age was found to be highly significant (

Prevalence of fascioliasis among slaughtered goats in selected abattoirs in Imo State, Nigeria

A study of fascioliasis in goats involving a 12 months fecal examination for Fasciola eggs was carried out in five different abattoirs in Imo State, Nigeria. Out of 128 goats examined 18(14.1%) were infected. Infection was highest in Achingali abattoir (25.0%) followed by Orieagu (16.7%), Okigwe (12.2%), Afor Ogbe (12.0%) and Orlu (11.1%). Infection was significantly higher in males than females and was also age dependent. Among the Adult goats (>2yrs) examined, 20(17.2%) were infected, while out of 12 young goats