Comparative study of Fasciolosis among Cattle, Sheep, and Goats in Selected Farms in Kano

Liver flukes from the genus Fasciola cause the parasitic disease fasciolosis, one of the most serious helminth infections affecting livestock worldwide. This study aimed to conduct a comparative analysis of fasciolosis among cattle, sheep, and goats on selected farms in Kano State, Nigeria. A total of 387 fecal samples (129 from cattle, 129 from sheep, and 129 from goats) were collected and analyzed using standard sedimentation techniques, from March to September, 2024. The overall prevalence of fasciolosis was 4.13%, with species-specific prevalence rates of 3.88% in cattle, 3.10% in sheep, and 5.43% in goats. No statistically significant differences in prevalence were observed across species or locations, indicating uniform environmental and management conditions. However, despite non-significant statistics (p>0.05), male goats/cattle showed 3–6× higher prevalence than females. This is the first study comparing species/sex susceptibility in Kano’s urban farms. The results highlight the importance of targeted control measures, particularly for goats and male animals, which are at higher risk of infection.