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KMID : 1023519950180020158
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Korean Journal of Veterinary Service
1995 Volume.18 No. 2 p.158 ~ p.162
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Prevalence of Fascioliasis and changes in blood components in slaughtered Korean native cattle of North Kyeongnam area
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Seo Deuk-Lok
Lee Kuk-Cheon
Lee Sun-Seon
Kim Jong-Shu
Kim Chung-Hui
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Abstract
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An abattoir survey was carried out on 300 Korean native cattles reared and slaughtered in North Kyeongnam area to determine the prevalence of Fasciola hepatica infections. The average prevalence of fascioliasis was 46.4% ; the infection rate had a tendency to increase with age. Some hematological and biochemical indices were assayed in Korean native cattle naturally harbouring Fasciola hepatica infection and compared with uninfection control. Affected animal revealed reduction total erythrocyte count and hemoglobin, which was consistent in total leucocyte count and packed cell volume. Infected cattle had lower level of serum total protein and albumin, was consistent serum calcium and glucose indices, had higher levels of SGOT, SGPT and cholesterol indices.
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KEYWORD
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Korean native cattle, F.hepatica, Hematological and biochemical indices
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