The Prevalence of Hydatid Cysts Infection in Ruminants Slaughtered in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania

Authors

  • E.K. Batamuzi Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture
  • J. Monrad Institute of Hygiene and Microbiology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark
  • S.B.P. Bittegeko Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Sokoine University of Agriculture

Keywords:

Parasitology, Public Health, Zoonoses

Abstract

In the period January to May 1982 offal from ruminants slaughtered at two main abattoirs in Dar es Salaam were inspected for hydatid cysts. Hydatid cysts were recorded in 7.9% in cattle slaughtered at Tanganyika parkers LTD and 4.8% of sheep and goats slaughtered at Vingunguti slaughter house. Cysts were recovered from lungs, liver, spleen and heart in order of decreasing frequency. 14.7% and 16.0% of cysts from cattle and small ruminants respectively were fertile

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Published

30-12-1989

How to Cite

Batamuzi, E., Monrad, J. and Bittegeko, S. (1989) “The Prevalence of Hydatid Cysts Infection in Ruminants Slaughtered in Dar es Salaam Region, Tanzania”, Tanzania Veterinary Journal, 9(4), pp. 109–111. Available at: https://tvj2.sua.ac.tz/vet2/index.php/TVJ/article/view/344 (Accessed: 28 April 2026).

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 4 (1989)

Section

RESEARCH ARTICLES

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