Prevalence and Economic Significance of Fasciolosis among Cattle Slaughtered at Municipal Abattoirs in Ethiopia from 2010 to 2023: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fasciolosis is a prevalent disease that significantly impairs the health and productivity of cattle and causes significant economic damage. Beyond the individually available studies with varying prevalence rates, there are no pooled national prevalence studies on bovine fasciolosis. Therefore, the current study aims to determine the pooled prevalence and economic significance of fasciolosis among cattle in Ethiopia.

Methods

Cochrane's Q, inverse variance (I²), sensitivity analysis, funnel plots, Begg's and Egger's regression tests were used to assess heterogeneity and publication bias. A random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled burden of fasciolosis among cattle.

Results

The pooled prevalence of fasciolosis among cattle was 28.02% (7

SUBMITTER: Girma A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683774 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature