Table 1.
Summary of distribution and characteristics of slaughter cattle (n = 214) at Lira Municipal abattoir examined for Fasciola spp. infestation. Physical characteristics were determined during antemortem examination, while liver samples were examined post-slaughter.
| Variable | n | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Region | ||
| Southern a | 131 | 54.17 |
| Eastern b | 76 | 35.19 |
| Northern c | 9 | 10.65 |
| Breed | ||
| Small East African Zebu | 194 | 89.81 |
| Ankole | 22 | 10.19 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 160 | 25.93 |
| Female | 56 | 74.10 |
| Age of animal at slaughter, years | ||
| 0–3.5 | 74 | 34.26 |
| 4–5 | 125 | 57.87 |
| 6–10 | 17 | 7.87 |
| Body condition score | ||
| 3 | 75 | 34.72 |
| 3.5 | 129 | 59.72 |
| 4 | 12 | 5.56 |
| Gross weight of liver at slaughter (Kg) | ||
| 0–2 | 50 | 23.15 |
| 2.1–4 | 149 | 68.98 |
| 4.1–6 | 17 | 7.87 |
| Fasciola infestation | ||
| Yes | 142 | 65.74 |
| No | 74 | 34.26 |
| Trimmed part of liver (Kg) | ||
| 0–1 | 169 | 78.24 |
| 1.1–2 | 36 | 16.67 |
| 2.1–5 | 11 | 5.10 |
a Southern = Achwa, Amach, Bala, and Boroboro; b Eastern = Apala, Barr, and Otuke; c Northern = Agweng, Alito, Barlonyo, Mocwari, and Ngetta.