Prevalence of Paramphistomum daubneyi infection in cattle in central France

Investigations at the slaughterhouse of Limoges (Central France) were performed in 1993-1996 to determine the prevalence of Paramphistomum daubneyi infection in cattle. In 1994/1995, higher prevalences of daubneyi were recorded in May, October, and January. In 1996, smaller variations were recorded, and prevalence in April and May was higher. The prevalence of P. daubneyi in summer was lower. Breed and age of cattle were not significantly associated to Fl daubneyi infection, but females were significantly more infected than males, Fl daubneyi infection was related to that of Fasciola hepatica, but not to that of Dicrocoelium lanceolatum. (C)2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.