Mohammadi Mohammadreza, Najar Hoseini Fariba, Sgroi Giovanni, Bahadory Saeed, Hatam-Nahavandi Kareem, Olfatifar Meysam, Asghari Ali, Imandar Mohsen, Javadi Amir, Nowak Oskar, Vafae Eslahi Aida, Badri Milad
Medical Microbiology Research Center, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran.
Department of Animal Health, Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of southern Italy, Portici (Naples), Italy.
Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2025 May 21. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2025.0040.
Helminthic parasites are a significant concern for the food industry because of their detrimental effects on livestock health and food safety. This study aimed to provide data on the prevalence of helminthic parasites in 2250 slaughtered small ruminants in Qazvin Province, Iran. The overall infection rate was 56.6%, with sheep (64.9%) exhibiting a higher prevalence compared with goats (41.9%). Cystic echinococcosis (CE) was the most frequently detected parasite, followed by and . This study revealed higher susceptibility to infections in male animals and younger sheep, with infections occurring year-round, peaking in spring and summer. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions, such as improved pasture management and deworming strategies, to mitigate economic losses and zoonotic risks. This research contributes significantly to livestock health and food safety efforts in Iran, advocating for integrated control measures within a One Health framework.
蠕虫寄生虫因其对牲畜健康和食品安全的有害影响而成为食品行业的重大关注点。本研究旨在提供关于伊朗加兹温省2250只屠宰小反刍动物体内蠕虫寄生虫感染率的数据。总体感染率为56.6%，其中绵羊（64.9%）的感染率高于山羊（41.9%）。囊型包虫病（CE）是最常检测到的寄生虫，其次是 和 。本研究表明雄性动物和较年轻的绵羊对感染更易感，感染全年发生，在春季和夏季达到高峰。这些发现凸显了采取针对性干预措施的必要性，如改善牧场管理和驱虫策略，以减轻经济损失和人畜共患病风险。本研究对伊朗的牲畜健康和食品安全工作做出了重大贡献，倡导在“同一健康”框架内采取综合控制措施。
