Prevalence of cystic echinococcosis among livestock in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas in Uganda

Prevalence of cystic echinococcosis among livestock in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas in Uganda

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) remains a significant challenge in Uganda with precise status largely undocumented in most communities. To determine CE prevalence, post-mortem examination was done on 14 937 livestock (5873 goats, 1377 sheep, 3726 zebu cattle and 3054 Ankole cattle) slaughtered in abattoi...

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Main Authors: Leonard Omadang, Martin Chamai, Francis Ejobi, Joseph Erume, Peter Oba, Michael Ocaido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2024-01-01
Series:Parasitology
Subjects:
agro-pastoral
cystic echinococcus
livestock
organs
pastoral
prevalence
Uganda
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0031182023001154/type/journal_article

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