PUBLIC HEALTH IMPORTANCE OF HYDATID CYSTS IN SLAUGHTERED SHEEP AND GOATS IN EL-GASSIM, SAUDI ARABIA | ||
| Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal | ||
| Article 15, Volume 39.2, Issue 78, July 1998, Pages 194-200 PDF (1.64 M) | ||
| Document Type: Research article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/avmj.1998.183208 | ||
| Authors | ||
| M.A. Sobeih1; H.A. Youssef1; M. Al-Saif2 | ||
| 1Dept. of Vet. Med., College of Agriculture and Vet. Med., Gassim Branch. | ||
| 2Dept. of Environmental Protection, Buraidah Municipality, Gassim | ||
| Abstract | ||
| A total of 88771 sheep and goats slaughtered at Gassim abattoir during a period of 18 months (May 1995-November 1996) were examined for the detection and predilection seats of hydatid cysts. The infestation rate of sheep was 2.5 % (local breeds 2.41%, foreign breeds 2.58%), while the hydatid cysts were detected in 5% of the examined goats (local breeds 3.65%, foreign breeds 6.72 %). Distribution of the detected cysts in different organs was: liver 58.89%, lungs 8.29%, heart 0.96%, quarters 10.05% and other sites 21.78%. The public health significance and preventive measures were discussed. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Key Words: Public health; hydatid cysts; slaughtered sheep; Saudi Arabia | ||
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