A Retrospective Study of Zoonotic Fasciolosis in Slaughtered Food Animals at Damaturu Modern Abattoir, Yobe State, Nigeria: Implications for Public Health and One Health Interventions
Volume 11| Issue 2 | December 2025
AUTHOR(S)
Kachalla Alhaji Modu, Bukar Tijjani, Mustapha Abubakar, Mohammed Malah, Aisha Gambo, Saleh Dawud, Shuaibu Hussaini, Ali Idris Balbaya, Yusuf Modu Bole

ABSTRACT

This research is a retrospective study of zoonotic fasciolosis in slaughtered food animals at Damaturu Modern Abattoir, Yobe State, Nigeria: implications for public health and one health interventions, over a five-year period (January 2020 – December 2024) with the aim of determining the prevalence of fasciolosis in slaughtered food animals. Meat inspection records were reviewed for diagnosed cases of fasciolosis among cattle, sheep, and goats using a retrospective study design and analyzed using descriptive statistics basically frequencies and percentages. A total of 124,914 animals were examined, comprising 38,929 sheep, 79,162 goats, and 6,823 cattle. Of these, 96 animals tested positive, resulting in an overall prevalence of 0.08%. Species-specific prevalence was highest in cattle (1.20%), followed by sheep (0.03%) and goats (0.0037%). Temporal analysis revealed fluctuations across years, with the highest annual prevalence recorded in 2024 (0.12%) and peak monthly rates in August and December (0.17%). Seasonally, the rainy period recorded the highest prevalence (0.13%), followed by the harmattan season (0.10%) and dry season (0.02%). Cattle consistently showed higher prevalence across all seasons. The relatively low overall prevalence suggests improved control efforts, but fasciolosis remains a zoonotic concern due to its public health relevance. Continued surveillance and integrated One Health control strategies are recommended to mitigate transmission risks and ensure food safety.

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Citation: Modu KA, Tijjani B, Abubakar M, Malah M, Gambo A, Dawud S, Hussaini S, Balbaya AI, Bole YM. A Retrospective Study of Zoonotic Fasciolosis in Slaughtered Food Animals at Damaturu Modern Abattoir, Yobe State, Nigeria: Implications for Public Health and One Health Interventions. Indian Journal of Veterinary Public Health. 2025; 11(2): 65-71.
DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.11.2.2025.65-71