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A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2014 to March 2015 in Asella municipal Abattoir, south east Ethiopia, with the objectives to determine the prevalence, identifying the species of lungworms involved and assesses possible risk factors of lungworms in small ruminants. For this purpose, lungs and fecal samples were collected by using simple random method from a total of 384 small ruminants were examined for the presence of lungworms. The overall prevalence of lung worm infection in the study was 51.0% and 53.1% in coprological examinations were found by Modified Baeremannes technique and postmortem findings, respectively. The specific prevalence of lungworms in the study area was 31.2% in goats and 57.4% in sheep. Animal species, sex, body condition and age were identified as risk factors for the occurrence of lungworms. Statistically significant (P<0.05) difference was noticed in the prevalence of lungworms between species of animals. However, there were no statistically significant difference in the prevalence of lungworms was observed among different body condition, age and sexes of study animals (p>0.05).The prevalence of species of lungworm identified were Muellerius capillaris (19.3), Dictyocaulus filaria (18.2%), protostrongylus refuscens and mixed infection (9.4 %) were identified during this study. In conclusion, due to its impact on production and health of small ruminants, emphasis should be given for the control and prevention of lungworm infection in this area.

Study on Prevalence of Small Ruminants Lungworm in Asella Municipal Abattoir, Arsi Zone, South East Ethiopia