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This study aims to estimate the prevalence of fasciolosis and hydatidosis co-infections in cattle and assess associated risk factors and economic impacts.

March 23, 2026Parasitology ResearchOpen Access

Co-infection of fasciolosis and hydatidosis in cattle at Jimma Municipal Abattoir, Ethiopia: prevalence, risk factors, and economic impact

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GDGelan Dule DahesaDepartment of Animal Health IKIsayas Asefa KebedeAmbo University ATA TilahunWolaita Sodo University

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Cross-sectional study estimates co-infection prevalence in cattle, indicating significant economic impacts.

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This study aims to estimate the prevalence of fasciolosis and hydatidosis co-infections in cattle and assess associated risk factors and economic impacts.
Conducted a cross-sectional study in Jimma Municipal Abattoir from November 2023 to July 2024.
Used simple random sampling to select 384 cattle for examination.
Determined prevalence through postmortem examination and cyst fertility assessment.
Overall co-infection prevalence was 14.3%.
Hydatidosis showed a prevalence of 17.1%, while fascioliasis had a prevalence of 14.3%.
Estimated economic loss due to organ condemnation was approximately 54,000,000 ETB (432,000 USD).

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Dahesa et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69c0df0bfddb9876e79c159d https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-026-08666-6

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Co-infection of fasciolosis and hydatidosis in cattle at Jimma Municipal Abattoir, Ethiopia: prevalence, risk factors, and economic impact

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