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Epidemiological insights into bovine helminthiasis in Upper Egypt: Prevalence, risk factors, and pathological findings

Research Abstract

This study examines the prevalence of helminthic infestations, risk factors, and odds ratios in 1 300 cattle,
revealing significant patterns in parasite distribution and influencing factors. Overall, 60.3% of cattle were infested
with one or more types of parasites, with Moniezia spp. being the most prevalent (46.9%), followed by Fasciola
spp. (36.9%), Paramphistomum spp. (26.8%), and Avitellina spp. (10.8%). Among the seasons, winter exhibited the
highest infestation rate (66.1%), and calves under one year of age were more commonly infested (64.2%) than older
cattle (over three years: 51.1%, OR = 0.584 1). Distinct seasonal and age-related patterns were observed for specific
parasites. Fasciola spp. was most prevalent in winter (45.09%) and among the youngest cattle (47.87%), while Paramphistomum
spp. and Moniezia spp. showed less variation across seasons. Avitellina spp. had the lowest infestation
rates in the spring, and cattle older than three years were affected. Co-infections were common, notably between
Fasciola and other parasites, with the highest co-infestation rate observed between Avitellina spp. and Moniezia
spp. Analysis of deworming efficacy indicated higher treatment success for Fasciola spp. and Paramphistomum spp.,
lower odds of response for Avitellina spp., and no significant treatment effect for Moniezia spp. Microscopic and
pathological examinations were also conducted. These results demonstrate the necessity of thorough deworming
procedures along with targeted parasite control to reduce significant health hazards in cattle populations.

Research Authors
Abeer Ali Khedr, Sherief Mohamed Abdel-Raheem , Mohsen Mohamed Farghaly, Saad Ibrahim Alsultan, Mohamad Abdulmohsen, Sayed Fathi El-Hawari, Wafaa Gamal El-Dein Mahmoud
Research Date
Research Department
Research File
Research Journal
Veterinarni Medicina
Research Pages
339–357
Research Publisher
Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Research Rank
Q3
Research Vol
70
Research Website
https://vetmed.agriculturejournals.cz/
Research Year
2025