Lungworm Infections in Goats Slaughtered in Algeria

2 Abstract: The present study was conducted in Tiaret Abattoir (Algeria) from June to November 2012 with the objectives to determine the prevalence, identifying the species of lungworms involved and assess some risk factors of lungworms in goats. Post mortem examination was conducted on 969 animals and laboratory work was done on 36 rejected lungs for lungworm infections to identifying parasite species. The overall prevalence of lungworms in this study was 7%.There was a statistically significant difference (P<0.05) observed between female and male animals with prevalence of 9% and 5%, respectively. The older animals were more affected, than the younger's ones (P<0.05). The prevalence of species of lungworm identified were Muellerius cappilaris (M. cappilaris) (42%), Protostrongylus rufescens (P. rufescens)(25%), Dictyocaulus filaria (D. filaria)(14%) and 19% of mixed infections. Due its impact on production, emphasis should be given for the control and prevention of lungworm infections.