Identification and Distribution of Helminth Species in Cattle from Çorum Province

Helminths are among the most prevalent parasitic infections affecting cattle worldwide, leading to substantial economic losses and, in severe cases, mortality. This study was carried out between January and June 2025 in Çorum Province, Türkiye, to assess the prevalence and distribution of helminth infections in cattle. Fecal samples were collected from 410 cattle representing different breeds, sexes, and age groups across 13 villages. Samples were examined macroscopically and analyzed using the Fulleborn flotation, Benedek sedimentation, and Baermann-Wetzel techniques to detect helminth eggs and larvae. Among the 410 cattle examined, 143 (34.9%) were found to be infected with one or more helminth species, with Trichostrongylidae being the most prevalent 88 (21.46%), followed by Paramphistomum spp. 52 (12.68%), Moniezia spp. 14 (3.41%), Trichuris spp. 11 (2.68%), Dicrocoelium spp. 8 (1.95%), Toxocara vitulorum 3 (0.73%), Fasciola spp. 1 (0.24%), and Nematodirus spp. 1 (0.24%). In cattle infected with Trichostrongylidae, egg counts were generally low (≤100 eggs per gram of feces, EPG). Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in infection rates among age groups, with the highest prevalence observed in cattle between one and two years of age (p < 0.001). Additionally, males exhibited significantly higher infection rates compared to females (p = 0.034).