Summary
This cross-sectional study documents the prevalence and burden of Eimeria infection in dairy calves around Bishoftu, central Ethiopia, a region where coccidiosis represents a significant production and health constraint. The authors characterise infection patterns, likely identifying species-specific prevalence and potential management or environmental risk factors. Such epidemiological data are essential for developing targeted control strategies in resource-limited dairy production systems.
UK applicability
Whilst coccidiosis occurs in UK dairy systems, the epidemiology, parasite species composition, and management contexts differ substantially between Ethiopian smallholder and UK intensive dairy farming. The findings may inform comparative understanding of parasite burden in contrasting production environments but have limited direct applicability to UK disease control policy.
Key measures
Eimeria prevalence (percentage of infected calves), oocyst counts, parasite species identification, potentially age-stratified infection rates and associated risk factors
Outcomes reported
The study assessed the prevalence and status of Eimeria (coccidian parasite) infection in dairy calves in and around Bishoftu, central Ethiopia. Findings likely include infection rates, risk factors, and parasite species identification from faecal or clinical samples.
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