Fascioliasis prevalence in livestock from abattoirs in southern Chile

Fascioliasis is a widely distributed parasitic zoonosis caused by the trematode Fasciola hepatica that affects livestock production and generates high economic losses. In Chilean authorised abattoirs, infected livers are condemned during veterinary inspection. This study aims to evaluate prevalence of fascioliasis in Chile from 2014 2016 also monthly 2002 2015 (cattle, pig, sheep, horse goat) slaughtered abattoirs La Araucanía region, southern Chile. To do this, available records on provided sanitary authority were analysed. A descriptive statistics trend analysis data jointpoint regression was carried out. The Biobío regions registered highest levels parasitosis country recording 59.18 44.74%, respectively, presented 50.03% liver condemnation rate cattle. During period, total 2,239,164 animals 40.59% with F. 9 existing region. located cities Temuco (51.43%) Angol (65.09%) recorded percentages fascioliasis. cattle species number (54.52%). presence parasite annually it possible observe slight increase over years. provides updated information dynamics endemic areas such as which could contribute control prevention this zoonosis.