Publications by authors named "Yumi Yonemoto"
Environ Health Prev Med
May 2005
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the prevalence of fascioliasis in slaughtered cattle to help prevent the disease in both cattle and humans.
- The analysis involved 6,224 cattle slaughtered in Japan, revealing an overall age-adjusted fascioliasis rate of 2.0% and cholangitis rate of 7.2%, with higher rates in Japanese native cattle compared to Holstein or Jersey breeds.
- The findings indicated that cattle fascioliasis is linked to feeding practices, specifically rice straw, and highlighted the need for tailored prevention measures by different prefectural governments.
