A Study on Gross and Histopathological Lesions of Platyhelminthes in Liver from Slaughtered Camel at Some-Meat Company in Mogadishu Somalia

Camel production is used for a variety of reasons in East Africa. Camels therefore play a significant role in Somali culture, society, and the economy. The Somali economy is largely dependent on livestock, and camels are a major source of income. Camels are shipped to the Middle East, as are their prized milk and meat. With an estimated seven million, Somalia is home to more camels than perhaps any other nation in the world. Investigations were carried out to look at some Platyhelminthes lesions in the liver of camels with the purpose of both Gross and histopathological lesions at some meat companies in Somalia. Studies were conducted from April 2024 to October 2024. A total sample of 340 Livers originated from slaughtered camels at some meat in Dynile District. However, out of 200 liver Organs were examined with gross and histological lesions for further tests in Salaam University Laboratory, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, and University of Nairobi Department of Veterinary Pathology. Microbiology and Parasitology Nairobi Kenya. In this study, 84.5% (n=200) of the most cases of Platyhelminthes were Taenia saginata, Fasciola hepatic, and Liver flukes followed by Haemorrhages, Congestion, Oedema, and hydatidosis. The histological features included Tissue Infiltration, Lymphocytic infiltration, Granulomas, Necrosis, Fibrosis, and inflammation. Those results indicated major health problems with one health approach and Zoonotic aspects in humans and animals.