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August 11, 2025Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences

Prevalence of Hydatid Cysts in Slaughtered Sheep and Goats in Katsina, Katsina Sate, Nigeria

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SJS. JaafarSSS. N. A. SaiduMBM. Babashani

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Overview

Cross-sectional study reveals 12.8% prevalence of hydatid cysts in sheep and goats, highlighting public health risks.

Key Points

  • Overall prevalence of hydatid cysts was 12.8%, affecting both sheep and goats, posing public health concerns.
  • Infection rates showed 9.5% in sheep and 14.2% in goats, indicating a notable burden among small ruminants.
  • Assessment involved 250 sheep and goats from abattoir, using purposeful sampling to gather accurate data.
  • Cyst locations revealed higher prevalence in intestines and livers, signaling areas for targeted public health interventions.

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Jaafar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a360e00a429f7973329121https://doi.org/10.54058/498sh627
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