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    Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Hydatidosis in Sheep and Goats Slaughtered at Maandeeq Abattoir, Hargeisa, Somaliland
    (Mekelle University, 2023-10-28) Yousuf Ahmed Farah
    Hydatidosis, caused by the parasitic cestode Echinococcus granulosus, poses a significant public health concern in many regions. This study aims to determine the prevalence of hydatid cysts in sheep and goats slaughtered at Maandeeq Abattoir in Hargeisa, Somaliland, as well as to identify associated risk factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of one month with random selection of 400 slaughtered shoats (200 sheep and 200 goats). Post-mortem examinations were performed on visceral organs, including the liver, lung, kidney, heart, and spleen, following recommended procedures. Animals were categorized as either positive or negative for the presence of hydatid cysts based on a comprehensive assessment involving visual inspection, palpation, and systematic organ incision. Data from ante-mortem and post-mortem findings were recorded in MS Excel and analyzed using SPSS statistical software (version 20). The Chi-Square (χ2) test was employed to assess the association between risk factors and the prevalence of Hydatidosis. A pvalue < 0.05 indicated statistical significance. Out of 200 slaughtered sheep, 16 (8.0%) were infected with hydatid cysts. The prevalence among slaughtered goats was 3.5%, with 7 out of 200 goats infected. Overall, of the 400 animals examined (sheep and goats), 23 were infected, resulting in a prevalence of 5.8%. Age class showed a strong association (p < 0.0001), with 13 out of 335 adult animals (2-5 years) and 10 out of 45 old animals (> 5 years) infected. Sex also exhibited a moderate association (p = 0.01), with 8 out of 241 males and 15 out of 159 females infected. Although animal origin displayed a moderate association, it was not statistically significant (p = 0.074). In conclusion, this study determined the prevalence of hydatid cysts in sheep and goats slaughtered at Maandeeq Abattoir in Hargeisa, Somaliland. The results highlight the importance of considering age and sex as potential risk factors for Hydatidosis. Further interventions and control measures are necessary to reduce the prevalence and associated risks of this zoonotic disease