Prevalence of gross pathological liver lesions in cattle slaughtered at Soroti Abattior, Soroti District.

Abstract

The study was carried out in Soroti slaughter abattoir located in Soroti municipality, Soroti district for a period of two months (March to Apri1 2015). The overall objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of gross pathological liver lesions in cattle slaughtered in Soroti abattoir. Identification of the lesions at the abattoir was by gross observation. The case samples were randomly selected for examination from cattle slaughtered during the study period and using the principle of meat inspection, they were observed, palpated and where necessary incised for different liver lesions observation was done inside a controlled room environment with the help of paid government meat inspector. Gross pathological findings and their respective prevalence were Faseioliasts 57.1% liver cirrhosis 10.7% and Abscesses 9.3% were the major lesions that were found during the study, based on chi-test statistic there was a significant relationship between these lesion and different levels of condemnation that were undertaken at the abattoir. In conclusion, the study revealed high prevalence of liver lesions in cattle slaughtered at Soroti abattoir with 8.4(84.8%) of the livers affected bycondemnation rule (n=99). This therefore means that only 15 (15.2%) livers were passed tree of any liver lesions. It's an insight on the field condition of the animals and alot is to be done. Further research, installation of an incinerator for burning the condemned organs sensitization offarmers on the impact of watering points on the epidemiology of veterinary diseases and establishment of a well-equipped laboratory in Soroti district Were highly recommended.