Recent Study on Prevalence of Fasciolosis Emphasis on, Age, Origin, Body Condition and Post Mortem by Geographic Information Systems on Sacrificial Examination in Malang District – East Java, Indonesia

Abstract

Ruminant fasciolosis infection is a serious problem in animal production, especially in Indonesia. Fasciola gigantica is parasitic species, also called liver trematode, is endemic in Malang district with higher rate of infection. The investigation was aimed to identify the prevalence of fascioliasis in Malang District, East Java during Eid Qurban 2019. Data was collected from 68 cutting points in 9 sub-districts. A total of 265 cows, 895 goats, and 112 sheep were analyzed based on questioner emphasis on age, origin, body condition, and post mortem abnormalities. The prevalence of fasciolosis was higher in cattle (57%) than goat (18%) in Gondanglegi sub-district Meanwhile, in Wajak, there was 100% fasciolosis in sheep.  Overall, total of 86% of fasciolosis in cattle have good body conditions came from Malang District. About 82% in goat and 78% in sheep infected came from Malang District too. Abnormalities in liver were found in adult cattle (2-3 years) about 53%, adult goat and sheep (1-1,5 years) were 78% and 89%. Adult livestock is more resistant to Fasciolosis infections. The monitoring of fasciolosis infections in large and small animals in Malang district must be improved. The fecal egg examination should be carried out in the endemic area to understanding the distributions of fascioliasis and control the disease by taking educations to people about public health impact.