Authors : Fana Tekilegzi, Feyisa Bekuma, Dereje Abera and Misgana Duguma
Abstract: Bovine cysticercosis is an infection of cattle caused by the larval stage, Cysticercus bovis of the human intestinal cestode, Taenia saginata. It is an infection of public health significance as eating of raw or undercooked beef results in taeniasis in human population and an important cause of economic loss mainly due to condemnation and downgrading of infected carcasses. A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2019 to April 2020 on bovine cysticercosis in cattle slaughtered at Gimbi Municipal Abattoir with the objectives of determining the prevalence of bovine cysticercosis, viability and organ distribution of the cyst. Out of 384 systematically selected slaughtered male cattle a total of 16 (4.16%) were infected with Cysticercus bovis. Among positive cases for C. bovis a total of 36 cysts were collected in which 15 (41.66%) were viable while the rest 21 (58.33%) were died cysts. The anatomical distribution of cysticerci shows highest proportion in triceps muscle 12 (33.33%), masseter muscle 9 (25%), heart 7 (19.44%), liver 4 (11.11%) while the lowest in lung and kidney 2 (5.55%). There was no statistical significant difference (p>0.05) in the prevalence of cysticerosis between the origin and body condition score of the animals but there was significant variation (p<0.05) between the age (higher prevalence in adult 2.8% than in old 1.3% age) and organ distribution of the cysts of the study animals. With respect to viable cysts, was show triceps muscle 7(46.66%), masseter muscle 4(26.66%), heart 2(13.33%), liver and kidney 1(6.66%) and none in lung 0(0%). In conclusion, the present study shows that the disease deserves special attention to safeguard the public health and promote beef industry in the country. Therefore, appropriate control and preventive measures should be taken in order to reduce the disease problem on public health and economic significance.
Fana Tekilegzi, Feyisa Bekuma, Dereje Abera and Misgana Duguma, 2021. Prevalence of Bovine Cysticercosis in Cattle Slaughtered at Gimbi Municipal Abattoir West Wollega Zone of Oromia Regional State, Western Ethiopia. International Journal of Tropical Medicine, 16: 7-14.