Risk factors and economic losses associated with cystic echinococcosis among livestock in selected pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Uganda

Risk factors and economic losses associated with cystic echinococcosis among livestock in selected pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Uganda

Abstract Background Cystic echinococcosis is a parasitic cyclo-zoonotic disease caused by the taeniid Echinococcus and causes significant economic losses in livestock production, yet its impact is often overlooked and under estimated. Methods This study investigated the risk factors and economic imp...

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Main Authors: Leonard Omadang, Othieno Emmanuel, Kokas Ikwap, Erume Joseph, Francis Ejobi, Michael Ocaido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Cystic echinococcus
Livestock
Risk factors
Economic losses
Pastoral
Agro-pastoral areas Uganda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-025-04489-2
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