Epidemiological Study of Fasciolosis in Cattle of Kashmir Valley

Epidemiological studies were undertaken in slaughter houses, livestock farms and on househol d cattle under the different climatic conditions in Kashmir valley. Infection rate was 25.40%, 26.21% and 10.19% respectively in slaughtered cattle, cattle in livestock farms and in household cattle. Overall highest (26.70%) seasonal prevalence in all types of cattle was recorded during autumn, followed by summer (20.0%) and spring (10.22%); while the lowest (7.14%) was recorded during winter. It was noticed that a higher infection rate was recorded in older cattle than in youngsters (below 2 years of age) whereas cattle of either sex were equally affected.