Seroprevalence of Fasciola hepatica in cattle in Estonia

Petersson, Jennifer; Jokelainen, Pikka; Lassen, Brian; Tagel, Maarja; Viltrop, Arvo; Novobilský, Adam

doi:10.1016/j.vprsr.2017.08.013

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“…There is limited published research on the serological diagnosis of fasciolosis in cattle. The previous studies have reported fasciolosis seroprevalence rates of 56% in Uruguay [30], 5.9% in Estonia [31], 9% in Iran [32], and 63.56% in Mexico [9], which are lower than those found in the municipalities evaluated in the present study. However, Alba et al [5] indicated that 90% of the cattle evaluated in Corsica (France) were positive for anti-F. hepatica antibodies, showing a wide distribution of the parasite in the area.…”

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of bovine fasciolosis in the municipalities of Colombia

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Background and Aim: Bovine fasciolosis is a reemerging neglected disease with a worldwide distribution caused by the trematode Fasciola spp., which parasitize various hosts. Bovine fasciolosis is responsible for large economic losses in the bovine livestock sector. This study aimed to estimate the seroprevalence and risk factors of bovine fasciolosis in the municipalities of Colombia. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with simple random sampling conducted on 1140 cattle from the municipalities of Chiquinquir´, San Miguel de Sema, and Ubaté for a duration of 3 months. Serum samples were processed using the commercial Fasciola hepatica Antibody Test Kit IDEXX® Fasciolosis Verification (IDEXX, United States), which identified immunoglobulin G antibodies for gf2 antigen purified from Fasciola extracts. The f2 antigen is extremely immunogenic and highly specific for F. hepatica. An epidemiological survey was performed to record variables related to the sampled animals and herd management practices. Data were processed using the statistical program Epi Info® (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Atlanta, Georgia). The prevalence ratio was estimated to evaluate the association between fasciolosis and the hypothesized causal factors and the significance of this association using Pearson’s Chi-square test. Finally, a logistic regression model was developed. Results: The overall seroprevalence was 72.3%. The seroprevalence was 83.9% (323/385) in Chiquinquirá, 68.17% (257/377) in Ubaté, and 64.55% (244/378) in San Miguel de Sema. The seroprevalence was higher in male animals in Chiquinquirá and in female animals in San Miguel de Sema and Ubaté. Similarly, sex showed a statistically significant association with disease prevalence in Ubaté. The highest prevalence was found in cattle aged >2 years. The Holstein breed showed maximum seroprevalence in Chiquinquirá (p ≤ 0.05) and San Miguel de Sema, whereas crossbreed showed higher seroprevalence in Ubaté. Similarly, in Chiquinquirá, the association between the seroprevalence of fasciolosis and the presence of other species was statistically significant (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.9601–3.4944; p = 0.0448). In Ubaté, the disease presentation was also associated with pasture rental (95% CI: 0.4047–1.0023; p = 0.003) and attendance to livestock expositions (95% CI: 0.2313–1.0636; p = 0.044). However, in San Miguel de Sema, water from the stream showed a statistically significant association with disease presentation (95% CI: 0.5209–1.0985; p = 0.00649785). Female sex and diarrhea occurrence were considered risk factors for fasciolosis. Conclusion: A high seroprevalence of antibodies to Fasciola spp. was detected in cattle in the study municipalities, indicating a high parasite distribution in these areas. Female sex and diarrhea were established as risk factors associated with fasciolosis in Ubaté and San Miguel de Sema, respectively. Further, research is necessary to establish prevention and control programs against parasitosis. Keywords: bovine, fasciolosis, risk factors, seroprevalence.

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of bovine fasciolosis in the municipalities of Colombia

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“…Compared to what has been reported in studies in several other North European countries, the prevalence of F. hepatica in Finland remains low. The apparent herd-level prevalence of antibodies against F. hepatica of 0.45% in Finnish dairy herds is lower than the 7–25% reported in Sweden [ 22 , 23 ], 50% in Denmark [ 26 ] and 20% in Estonia [ 24 ]. In beef cattle herds, the seroprevalence in Finland was 0.97%, which is also low compared to 10% reported in Swedish [ 34 ] and 36% in Estonian beef cattle herds [ 24 ].…”

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“…The apparent herd-level prevalence of antibodies against F. hepatica of 0.45% in Finnish dairy herds is lower than the 7–25% reported in Sweden [ 22 , 23 ], 50% in Denmark [ 26 ] and 20% in Estonia [ 24 ]. In beef cattle herds, the seroprevalence in Finland was 0.97%, which is also low compared to 10% reported in Swedish [ 34 ] and 36% in Estonian beef cattle herds [ 24 ]. However, the study design, applied ELISA method and definition of a positive herd differ between the studies, making it challenging to compare the results directly.…”

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A survey for antibodies against Fasciola hepatica in cattle and sheep in Finland indicates a low level of exposure

Gröning,

Oksanen,

Skrzypczak

et al. 2023

Acta Vet Scand

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Background Fasciolosis is a parasitic infection caused by the liver fluke Fasciola hepatica that can have a major economic impact on livestock industry. The prevalence of the disease has recently been increasing in many North European countries. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of antibody against F. hepatica in Finnish cattle herds and sheep flocks during 2019 by using a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Randomly selected bulk tank milk samples were obtained from 660 dairy herds. Blood samples were collected at slaughterhouses from 1944 suckler cows from 309 herds and from 1120 sheep from 95 flocks. Results Antibodies against F. hepatica were found in 0.45% (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.15–1.33) of the dairy herds and 0.97% (95% CI: 0.33–2.82) of the suckler cow herds. The seropositive herds were located in eastern and central Finland. None of the sampled sheep flocks tested had antibodies against F. hepatica (95% CI: 0–3.89). The results of the assays were compared with meat inspection data received from the slaughterhouses. All positive herds also had liver condemnations due to F. hepatica based on the meat inspection reports. Conclusions Compared to other North European countries, the prevalence of fasciolosis in Finland can be considered low, and according to meat inspection reports, there are no indications of the prevalence increasing in Finland.

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“…Natomiast w badaniach bezpośrednich prewalencję szacuje się w przedziale od 0,67% do 1,43% (3,24). W krajach nadbałtyckich -w Estonii -wykazano prewalencję fascjolozy na poziomie 5,9% bydła w 28% stad (19). Powyższe dane wskazują, że inwazja motylicy wątrobowej na nowo staje się znaczącym problemem u bydła wypasanego na pastwiskach, w wielu krajach naszej strefy klimatycznej.…”

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“…Petersom i wsp. wykazał statystycznie wyższą prewalencję inwazji F. hepatica w Estonii w stosunku do bydła mlecznego (19). Wyższą prewalencję inwazji pasożytów wewnętrznych w dużych stadach utrzymywanych pastwiskowo potwierdzono również u innych gatunków zwierząt.…”

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Occurrence of internal parasites in cattle in various management systems in South-East Poland

Tomczuk¹,

Szczepaniak²,

Demkowska-Kutrzepa³

et al. 2018

Medycyna Weterynaryjna

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The changes in the cattle farming system in Poland observed in the last two decades and related to its evolution into massive scale, specialized farming may have an influence on the occurrence of parasitoses. The study was aimed at showing differences in the prevalence of internal parasites in cattle depending on the herd size, management system and production type. In the period of October to December in 2016 and 2017, the study covered 46 farms with a livestock density from 2 to 160 animals (over 1 year of age), including 25 farms with a confined management system, 12 farms using pastures occasionally and 7 farms with animals using pastures during the whole season. Out of these farms, 36 were oriented towards dairy cattle and 10 to beef cattle. The analytical methods involved flotation, sedimentation and the Baermann technique. In total, 276 feces samples were analyzed. The analysis involved a representative number of samples from each farm, depending on the herd size: from 100% of the animals in the smallest farms to 10% in the largest ones. In total, eleven different taxa of parasites were identified, and their general prevalence was as follows: Eimeria spp. 24.6%, Buxtonella sulcata 25.7%, Strongyloides papillosus 7.6%, gastrointestinal nematodes (Trichostrongylidae, Chabertia, Oesophagostomum) 35.1%, Nematodirus spp. 4.7%, Bunostomum phlebotomum 7.6%, Trichuris spp. 6.2%, Fasciola hepatica 6.9%, Paramphistomum spp 2.5%, Moniezia spp. 2.9%, Dictyocaulus viviparus 2.5%. The forms of parasites were found in samples coming from all studied herds. Invasions of protozoa (Eimeria, Buxtonella) were most commonly found in dairy cattle, in large herds managed in a free stall barn system and in beef cattle, in large herds managed in a pasture system. These herds were also most frequently infected with gastrointestinal nematodes. The invasions of trematodes, tapeworms and pulmonary nematodes were detected only in cattle using pastures, most commonly in large herds..

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Seroprevalence of Fasciola hepatica in cattle in Estonia

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Seroprevalence and risk factors of bovine fasciolosis in the municipalities of Colombia

Seroprevalence and risk factors of bovine fasciolosis in the municipalities of Colombia

A survey for antibodies against Fasciola hepatica in cattle and sheep in Finland indicates a low level of exposure

Occurrence of internal parasites in cattle in various management systems in South-East Poland

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