Abstract

A cross sectional study was conducted from November, 2013 to April, 2014 to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of bovine fasciolosis in and around Bahir Dar. A total of 384 fecal samples were examined by sedimentation and 124 (32.3%) were found positive for bovine fasciolosis. Risk factors such as site, sex, age, body condition score and breed were taken into consideration. Prevalence differed significantly between study sites (P<0.05): 54% in Sebatamit, 41.2% in Addisalem, 19.2% in Zenzelma and 16%, in Yibab. Similarly, 48.4 and 30.9% prevalence were recorded for cross and local cattle breeds respectively. There was statistical significance difference between prevalences recorded in cross (48.4%) and local breeds (30.9%; P<0.05). Prevalence based on sex showed 35.7% in male and 29.2% in female individuals, in age 29.2% young and 33.6% adult, and in body condition score 29.9% good, 31.2%, medium and 34.2% were recorded. There was higher prevalence in male than female, adult than young and poor body condition than good and medium body condition score. However, no statistical significance (P > 0.05) was observed for these three variables (sex, age and body condition score). This study showed that fasciolosis is prevalent in the study area, and this signifies the need for intervention through awareness creation on the preventive strategies among farmers and veterinarians.

Key words: Bahir Dar, bovine, fasciola, prevalence.