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Table 3 Distribution of Fasciola spp. based on the body length, width and surface area of the parasite for each animal category

From: Prevalence of bovine fascioliasis and economic impact associated with liver condemnation in abattoirs in Mongu district of Zambia

Fasciola spp.

Category of animal

Animal examined

No. of positive animals

% of positive animals

 

Lean

11,374

8121

71.4

 

Medium 3

23,661

12,491

52.8

F. gigantica

Medium 4

30,902

16,821

54.4

 

Obese

3215

1357

42.2

Total

 

69,152

38,790

56.1

 

Lean

11,374

851

7.5

 

Medium 3

23,661

1327

5.6

F. hepatica

Medium 4

30,902

1525

4.9

 

Obese

3215

167

5.2

Total

 

69,152

3870

5.6

 

Lean

11,374

385

3.4

Mixed infection

Medium 3

23,661

593

2.5

(F. gigantica & F. hepatica)

Medium 4

30,902

595

1.9

Obese

3215

278

8.6

Total

 

69,152

1851

2.7