Liver fluke in Irish sheep: prevalence and associations with management practices and co-infection with rumen fluke.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The present study aimed to identify the national prevalence of Fasciola hepatica in Irish sheep and to conduct a risk analysis assessment based on management and treatment practices in participating flocks. Also, co-infection with rumen fluke was quantified and its association with liver fluke and management practices was assessed. METHODS:A total of 305 sheep flocks were selected ensuring even national representation of the sheep population. Participating farms were asked to complete a survey questionnaire on farm management practices and submit faecal samples during the winter of 2014-2015. Pooled faecal samples were analysed for the presence of F. hepatica and co-infection with rumen fluke. Apparent and true prevalence were calculated, additionally, the rate of co-infection w

SUBMITTER: Munita MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6836660 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature