Étude sur les endoparasites des bovins dans la région D'Ain El Kebira (Sétif)

Abstract

This study was conducted from February to May 2026 on a sample of 80 cattle of different ages, sexes, and breeds (Montbéliarde, Fleckvieh, Holstein, and local cattle), raised under different production systems and farming conditions, in the region of Aïn El Kebira, wilaya of Sétif. Coprological analyses revealed a significant parasitic diversity. The highest prevalence of internal parasites was recorded for Toxocara sp, with 86.25%, followed by Moniezia sp, with 47.5%, and Eimeria sp. with 37.5%. Variable prevalence rates were also observed for other parasites such as Ostertagia sp and Fasciola hepatica Statistical analysis showed a significant effect of several factors (p < 0.05), particularly season and farming system, with spring and the extensive system being most associated with higher infestation rates. In contrast, sex showed a significant effect only for Eimeria sp, and Cryptosporidium sp, in favor of females. The presence of certain zoonotic parasites, such as Cryptosporidium sp, and Fasciola hepatica, suggests a potential public health risk. This study highlights the importance of regular veterinary monitoring of cattle, improving hygiene conditions in farms, and adopting integrated and sustainable control strategies to reduce parasitic infestations and their economic losses in milk and meat production, as well as to protect public health. This study aimed to identify the species of internal parasites infecting cattle in the Aïn El Kébira region (Sétif), to determine their prevalence, and to assess the influence of certain epidemiological factors, including age, sex, breed, season, and farming system, on infection rates, in order to contribute to the improvement of diagnostic, prevention, and control strategies for parasitic diseases