High burden and multi-parasite profile of gastrointestinal infections in cattle from Limpopo District, Southern Mozambique: Epidemiology, risk factors, and One Health implications
This first multi-parasite epidemiological assessment in Mozambican cattle reveals a high burden of GI parasites, influenced by grazing conditions and suboptimal deworming practices. Avoiding flooded grazing areas, adopting coccidiostats, and implementing anthelmintic rotation are crucial for effective parasite control. Given the zoonotic relevance of <i>Cryptosporidium</i>, <i>Giardia</i>, and <i>Fasciola</i>, molecular studies are urgently needed to characterize circulating species and clarify the role of cattle as reservoirs. These findings provide essential evidence to strengthen veterinary surveillance and inform One Health interventions in southern Mozambique.
Authors
- Guido André Nchowela
- Célio Alfredo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2171-1499)
- Priscília Tsamba
- Izaidino Jaime Muchanga
- Edvânia Celso Manave
- Benedito Machanja
- Aly Salimo Muadica
- Avelino Raimundo Miguel
- Taís Deta
- Omar Manito Mavilingue
- Iúnice Simbine
- Lúcel Fernandes
- Ilídio Filipe Manuel
- Elina Manuel Ualema
- Helder Cortes
- Carcésia César Matuassa
Institutions
- Universidade do Porto (PT)
- University of Évora (PT)
- Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (BR)
- Neighborhood Health (US)
- IPO Porto (PT)
- Universidade Save
- University of the Philippines Diliman (PH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary World
- Published
- 2025-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2025.3994-4008
- Primary Topic
- Helminth infection and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Indian National Science Academy
- Universidade Nova de Lisboa
- Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
- Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Universidade Nova de Lisboa
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Poznań University of Life Sciences