The herd-level prevalence of Fasciola hepatica infection in the goat population of Poland

Abstract

Fasciola hepatica, also known as the common liver fluke, is a globally distributed trematode parasite responsible for high economic losses in ruminants. Infection with F. hepatica occurs in Polish cattle and sheep; however, very little is known about its occurrence in goats. Therefore, a serological and coproscopic survey was carried out in Polish goats to determine the herd-level prevalence of F. hepatica infection in the goat population of Poland.

Keywords

• coproscopy
• liver fluke
• mm3-sero elisa
• sedimentation
• seroprevalence