Epidemiology of Cysticercus tenuicollis in Sheep and Goats in the Tropics
Author Information
Author(s): Lawan Prudentia Yensi, Niba Aziwo Tatanja, Awah-Ndukum Julius
Primary Institution: Department of Animal Production Technology, College of Technology, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon
Hypothesis
The study aims to systematically review the epidemiology of Cysticercus tenuicollis infection in sheep and goats in the tropics between 2010 and 2022.
Conclusion
Cysticercus tenuicollis infection in sheep and goats is widespread but neglected in many African countries, with significant economic losses due to organ condemnation during meat inspection.
Supporting Evidence
- Goats are more susceptible to Cysticercus tenuicollis than sheep in the tropics.
- The prevalence rates based on meat inspection range from 0.45% to 56.8% in sheep and 4.83% to 72.38% in goats.
- Higher infection rates were reported among adult and female animals compared to young and male animals.
- Cysticercus tenuicollis was predominantly found on the omentum and liver of infected animals.
- Prevalence varies significantly between highland and lowland areas.
Takeaway
This study looks at how a parasite affects sheep and goats in tropical areas, showing that many animals are infected and it causes big problems for farmers.
Methodology
The study conducted a systematic review of peer-reviewed literature on the prevalence, risk factors, organ distribution, and control measures of Cysticercus tenuicollis infection in sheep and goats.
Potential Biases
The review included studies of varying quality, with some rated as low risk of bias and others as moderate risk.
Limitations
Most articles lacked measures of variability such as confidence intervals for better understanding the precision of prevalence estimates.
Participant Demographics
The studies included sheep and goats from various tropical regions, primarily in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
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