Prevalence and Financial Losses of Cystic Echinococcosis in Slaughtered Goats at Gumbo Slab in Juba County, South Sudan

A cross-sectional study was conducted at Gumbo slaughter slab in Juba, Central Equatoria State (CES) South Sudan, between October and December 2015, to determine the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis (CE) estimate direct economic losses associated with condemnation infected organs slaughtered goats. thorough postmortem examination on carcasses a total 1126 goats selected by systematic random sampling for detection CE lungs, liver, heart, kidneys, spleen. Moreover, CE-related financial were estimated using standardized formula. The overall found be 281 (24.9%, 95% CI 22.5–27.6). Furthermore, old age (OR = 2.61, p value < 0.001), Mubende breed 2.97, Ugandan geographical origin 0.001) higher CE. lungs most affected organ 55.2% followed liver (44.1%), spleen (0.07%). monetary loss 78,820 Sudanese Pounds (SSP) per year estimated. This is equivalent USD 43,788. In conclusion, considerably prevalent significant among CES, Sudan.