Prevalence and Risk Factors of Cestodes species in Cattle in White Nile State Sudan

Abstract

A cross sectional study was conducted during July to September 2015, to estimate the prevalence of cestode species in bovine in El--dwaem slaughterhouse in White Nile State. A total of 184 cattle were examined randomly during anti-mortem and the risk factors (origin of the animals, sex, breed, age, body condition, the treatment and grazing type) postmortem examination and flotation and sedimentation methods were used. The overall prevalence of cestode species was 57.6% in the meat of the cattle and 69.6% in feces. Univariate analysis was performed using chi-square as test of significance (significant level p< 0.5) for association between cestodes spices in cattle and potential risk factors. Cattle in poor conditions (p-value 0.001) and grazing in open areas (p-value 0.019) were showed significant association to the cestode species. A logistic regression was performed to the results of the univariate analysis using odds ratio and chi-square testes and these showed poor condition and grazing type were major risk factors causing the disease. in conclusion the presence of cestode worms in cattle was high in White Nile State which leading to leading to economic losses. Surveillance of potential parasites is crucial for sustenance of public health.