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Prevalence of tissue parasites among slaughtered animals in Dakahlia province [electronic resource].

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Abu-Elwafa, S. A

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Al-Araby, M. A

Language: English Summary language: Arabic Description: p.79-91Other title:

طفيليات الأنسجة الموجودة بالحيوانات المذبوحة بمجازر محافظة الدقهلية [Added title page title]

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Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal, 2008 v. 10 (1) [electronic resource].

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In: Mansoura Veterinary Medical Journal 2008.v.10(1)Summary: The existence of tissue parasites among slaughtered animals was studied in 5 abattoirs in Dakahlia Province namely Mansoura, Belquas, Senbellawine, Dekernes and Sherbeene. A total number of 2048 cattle, 648 buffaloes and 133 sheep were examined during the period extended from September 2005 till the end of August 2006. The overall tissue parasites prevalence was 18.2 % in large ruminants and 22.56 % in small ruminants. Five tissue parasites were detected named C. bovis, Hydatid cyst, C. tenuicollis, C. ovis and Sarcocystis spp. Examination of cattle carcasses revealed C. bovis (3.61%) and Hydatid cyst (0.15%). Also, Hydatid cysts were detected in 0.15% of examined buffalos. Moreover buffalo carcasses investigation revealed Sarcocystis spp. cysts (63.7%). Small ruminant represented by sheep revealed C. ovis (8.27%) and C. tenuicollis (14.29%). The prevalence and seasonal prevanations of each parasite was studied independently in each abattoir in the investigated area.

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The existence of tissue parasites among slaughtered animals was studied in 5 abattoirs in Dakahlia Province namely Mansoura, Belquas, Senbellawine, Dekernes and Sherbeene. A total number of 2048 cattle, 648 buffaloes and 133 sheep were examined during the period extended from September 2005 till the end of August 2006. The overall tissue parasites prevalence was 18.2 % in large ruminants and 22.56 % in small ruminants. Five tissue parasites were detected named C. bovis, Hydatid cyst, C. tenuicollis, C. ovis and Sarcocystis spp. Examination of cattle carcasses revealed C. bovis (3.61%) and Hydatid cyst (0.15%). Also, Hydatid cysts were detected in 0.15% of examined buffalos. Moreover buffalo carcasses investigation revealed Sarcocystis spp. cysts (63.7%). Small ruminant represented by sheep revealed C. ovis (8.27%) and C. tenuicollis (14.29%). The prevalence and seasonal prevanations of each parasite was studied independently in each abattoir in the investigated area.

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