Research Article

Cyst Viability and Economic Significance of Hydatidosis in Southern Ethiopia

Table 1

Direct economic losses associated with hydatidosis from inspected sample cattle slaughtered at Hawassa municipal abattoir (N=400).

OrganNumber of organs condemnedPrice per organTotal price
(USD)(USD)

Lung1181.00118
Liver634.00252
Heart211.2025.20
Spleen170.8013.60
Kidney110.404.40
Total230-413.20