Retrospective study on the prevalence of Hydatid cyst, Fasciola species and Dicrocelium dendriticum in the liver of sheep and goats slaughtered in Saveh slaughterhouse, Markazi province and the estimation of economic losses caused by their liver condemnation from 2014 to 2020
Subject Areas : Food Hygiene
1 - Associate Professor, Department of Food Hygiene and Aquatic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
Keywords: Sheep, Saveh, hydatid cyst, Fasciola, Goat, Dicrocelium dendriticum,
Abstract :
Some zoonotic parasites such as Hydatid cyst, Fasciola species and Dicrocelium dendriticum cause death and economic losses in ruminants. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence rate of liver parasites in sheep and goats slaughtered in Saveh slaughterhouse and to estimate the economic losses caused by their condemnation. In a retrospective study, from April 2014 to April 2020, a total of 58,699 animals including 13,044 goats and 45,655 sheep were inspected in Saveh slaughterhouse for liver contamination with Hydatid cyst, Fasciola species and Dicrocelium dendriticum. The results showed that 72.85% of the animals were infected with parasites, 41.18%, 28.08%, and, 3.58% were infected with Dicrocelium dendriticum, Hydatid cyst, and Fasciola species, respectively. There was a statistically significant. The rate of infection with Dicrocelium dendriticum, Hydatid cyst and Fasciola species was 21.70%, 17.44%, and 1.33% in sheep and 16.48%, 10.64%, and 2.25% in goats, respectively. Statistically, the prevalence rate of liver infection with seasons was not significant except for 2015. The economic losses caused by the condemnation of the liver of slaughtered sheep and goats were estimated at 23,324,560,000 Rials ($241,330.16). With the high prevalence of parasitic diseases in small ruminants in the region and the economic losses caused by the condemnation of infected livers, and due to the fact that these diseases are zoonotic, it is crucial to use appropriate management methods to prevent or control the disease by competent authorities.
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Adel Sardcoei, M., Khayati, B. and Badakhshan, Y. (2015). Financial loss estimation of cystic echinococcosis of sheep in south of Kerman province abattoirs (2011-2014). Journal of Animal Research, 25 )4(: 158–68.
Ahmadi, N.A. and Meshkehkar, M. (2010). Prevalence and Long Term Trend of Liver Fluke Infections in Sheep, Goats and Cattle Slaughtered in Khuzestan, Southwestern Iran. Journal of Paramedical Sciences, 1(2): 26–31.
Ahmadi, N.A. and Meshkehkar, M. (2011). An abattoir-based study on the prevalence and economic losses due to cystic echinococcosis in slaughtered herbivores in Ahwaz, south-western Iran. Journal of Helminthology, 85(1): 33–39.
Ahmadi, R., Sikejor, E.M. and Maleki, M. (2010). Prevalence of Dicrocoelium dendriticum infection in cattle, sheep and goat in Gilan province, Northern Iran. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 9 (21): 2723–2724.
Amin Pour, A., Hosseini, S.H. and Shayan, P. (2012). The prevalence and fertility of hydatid cysts in buffaloes from Iran. Journal of Helminthology, 86(3): 373.
Ansari-Lari, M. (2005). A retrospective survey of hydatidosis in livestock in Shiraz, Iran, based on abattoir data during 1999–2004. Veterinary Parasitology, 133( 1): 119–123.
Ansari-Lari, M. and Moazzeni, M. (2006). A retrospective survey of liver fluke disease in livestock based on abattoir data in Shiraz, south of Iran. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 73(1): 93–96.
Arbabi, M., Nezami, E., Hooshyar, H. and Delavari, M. (2018). Epidemiology and economic loss of fasciolosis and dicrocoeliosis in Arak, Iran. Veterinary World, 11(12): 1648-1652.
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Bari, S., Sarvi, S., Daryani, A., Ziaeei Hezarjaribi, H., Arbabi, M., Pirestani, M. and Mizani, A. (2016). Dicrocoelium dentriticum infection among domestic animals in iran: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 25(132): 367–375. [In Persian]
Borji, H., Azizzadeh, M. and Afsai, A. (2011). An abattoir-based study of hydatidosis in the dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) in Mashhad, Iran. Journal of Helminthology, 85(4): 478–479.
Borji, H., Azizzadeh, M. and Afsai, A. (2012). An abattoir-based study on the prevalence of hydatidosis in livestock in Mashhad, Iran. Journal of Helminthology, 86(2): 233–236.
Borji, H. and Parandeh, S. (2010). The abattoir condemnation of meat because of parasitic infection, and its economic importance: results of a retrospective study in north–eastern Iran. Annals of Tropical Medicine & Parasitology, 104(8): 641–647.
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Ghazani, M.H.M., Valilou, M.R., Ahmadzadeh, A.R., Karami, A.R. and Zirak, K. (2008). The Prevalence of Sheep Liver Trematodes in the Northwest Region of Iran”, Turkish Journal of Veterinary And Animal Sciences, 32(4): 305-307.
Hajipour, N., Ketzis, J.K. and Mirshekar, F. (2023). Hydatid cysts fertility and Echinococcus protoscoleces viability in buffalos, cattle and sheep carcasses at a slaughterhouse, Tabriz, Iran. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health, 54(2): 60–70.
Hajipour, N., Rashidzadeh, H.A., Montazeri, R., Sabzi, M. and Ketzis, J. (2021). Causes of dromedary (Camelus dromedaries) carcass and organ condemnation at slaughter and its economic importance: 5-year retrospective study, Isfahan province, Iran. Small Ruminant Research, 201(1): 1-6.
Hajipour, N., Valizadeh, H. and Hassanzadeh, P. (2021). Study on the role of age , sex and season on the prevalence of fascioliasis and dicrocoeliasis in animals slaughtered in Tabriz slaughterhouse. Food Hygiene, 11(42): 69-79. [In Persian]
Hajizadeh, M., Ahmadpour, E., Sadat, A.T.E. and Spotin, A. (2013). Hydatidosis as a cause of acute appendicitis: a case report, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease, 3(1): 71–73.
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Khoramian, H., Arbabi, M., Osqoi, M.M., Delavari, M., Hooshyar, H. and Asgari, M. (2014). Prevalence of ruminants fascioliasis and their economic effects in Kashan, center of Iran. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, 4(11): 918–922.
Mahami-Oskouei, M., Dalimi, A., Forouzandeh- Moghadam, M. and Mb, R. (2012). Prevalence and severity of animal Fasciolosis in six provinces of Iran. Journal of Kashan University of Medical Sciences, 16(3): 254–260.
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Nyirenda, S.S., Sakala, M., Moonde, L., Kayesa, E., Fandamu, P., Banda, F. and Sinkala, Y. (2019). Prevalence of bovine fascioliasis and economic impact associated with liver condemnation in abattoirs in Mongu district of Zambia. BMC Veterinary Research, 15(1): 33-37.
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Sadeghi-dehkordi, Z. and Yaeghoubi, H. (2012). The survey of Prevalence of dicrocoeliosis in slaughtered sheep and goat in Pouria Abattoir, Tehran. Journal of Veterinary Laboratory Research, 4(1): 187-189. [In Persian]
Soosaraei, M., Fakhar, M., Teshnizi, S.H., Emameh, R.Z., Hezarjaribi, H.Z., Asfaram, S., Faridnia, R., et al. (2020). Status of fasciolosis among domestic ruminants in Iran based on abattoir data: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Annals of Parasitology, 66(1): 77–86.
Talari, S.A., Vakily, Z., Talari, M.R., Baghbani, A. and Targh, H. (2011). Prevalence of liver flukes infections in slaughtered animals in Kashan , Isfahan. Journal of Multidisciplinary Science and Technology, 2(5): 14–18.
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Vaisi-Raygani, A., Mohammadi, M., Jalali, R., Salari, N. and Hosseinian-Far, M. (2021). Prevalence of cystic echinococcosis in slaughtered livestock in Iran: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Infectious Diseases, 21(1): 1–10.
Yakhchali, M. and Ghobadi, K. (2005). Survey of liver helminthes infection rate and economic loss in sheep in Urmia slaughterhouse. Scientific Research Iranian Veterinary Journal, 8(9): 60–66. [In Persian]
Zewde, A., Bayu, Y. and Wondimu, A. (2019). Prevalence of Bovine Fasciolosis and Its Economic Loss due to Liver Condemnation at Wolaita Sodo Municipal Abattair, Ethiopia. Veterinary Medicine International, 2019, 1-7.
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