Investigation of the Status of Infection of Minced Beef With <i>Sarcocystis</i> Parasite in Samples Collected From Butchers in Tabriz

Introduction: Sarcocystosis is one of the most common protozoan parasites in domestic livestock and causes severe infection some hosts such as cattle sheep. In addition to animals, Sarcocystis infects many wild birds, coldblooded humans. The purpose this study was investigate estimate initial status minced beef Tabriz. Methods: For digestion test diagnosis contamination from butchers Tabriz, 300 samples 100 grams meat were prepared transferred plastic bags separately parasitology laboratory Faculty Veterinary Medicine Islamic Azad University Iran. After preparing digestive solution according standard method, an experiment performed for each sample. Results: study, out total number collected samples, 189 infected with parasite (63%). Conclusion: results revealed that prevalence high issue, inflicting economic losses due seizure carcasses or organs, well reducing production, indicates existence health risks residents. Due life cycle epidemiology parasite, need further studies control measures important.