Abstract
A study of fascioliasis in goats involving a 12 months fecal examination for Fasciola eggs was carried out in five different abattoirs in Imo State, Nigeria. Out of 128 goats examined 18(14.1%) were infected. Infection was highest in Achingali abattoir (25.0%) followed by Orieagu (16.7%), Okigwe (12.2%), Afor Ogbe (12.0%) and Orlu (11.1%). Infection was significantly higher in males than females and was also age dependent. Among the Adult goats (>2yrs) examined, 20(17.2%) were infected, while out of 12 young goats (
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