Abstract

The study investigated the occurrence of fasciola infection in cattle through field sampling and assessed the knowledge of cattle owners on the mode of transmission on the Mambilla Plateau, Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. This research was conducted from May to October 2025. A total of 1,000 faecal samples were collected and analyzed, of which 28% tested for fasciola eggs. The occurrence of infection was not significantly associated with the age and sex of the cattle sampled (p>0.05). Additionally, questionnaires were administered to herdsmen and cattle owners to evaluate their understanding of the parasite’s transmission. Responses revealed that none of the respondents (100%) were aware that snails serve as an intermediate host in the transmission of the parasite. The findings demonstrate that active infection of Fasciola species is prevalent among cattle on the Mambilla Plateau yet awareness of its transmission is very low. Further studies are recommended to identify the specific snail species acting as an intermediate host in the area to determine the season most conducive for active transmission.

Key words: Assessment, Bovine, Fasciolosis, Knowledge, Owners, Survey, Transmission