Histopathological Studies on Liver Affected with Hydatidosis in One Humped Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in Tampool Slaughterhouse, Sudan

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the different pathological conditions reported in livers of slaughtered camels leading to their total or partial condemnation at abattoir in the present study, 80 liver samples collected randomly from Sudanese camels at Tampool slaughter-house. Gezira State, Sudan. This area is known to be heavily populated with camels (Camelus dromedarius) come from different parts of the Sudan. Placed in 10% formalin for histopathological studies. 16 out of 80 (20%) camel livers examined histopathologically, were infected with hydatid cyst the larval stage of Echinoccocus granulosus characterized by presence of distinct rostellar hook. microscopic studies of cysts were done. No doubt, hydatidosis is a public health problem that affects also the human welfare and economy. It is concluded that records from slaughterhouse are very important monitors for animals’ prevailing diseases and their control plan. Liver is one of the important organs found to be affected by different pathogens which are of much concern to human public health authorities and economist the preventive and control measures for man and animal were recommended.