RESUMEN

We report cystic echinococcosis (CE) prevalence in Huancayo Province, Peru, and the associated economic effect of bovine organ condemnation. CE prevalence during the 16-month study period was 42.8% and caused $14,595 in economic losses. CE threatens food security in the region by reducing farmers' income and viscera supply in markets.

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Enfermedades de los Bovinos/epidemiología , Enfermedades de los Bovinos/parasitología , Equinococosis/veterinaria , Mataderos , Animales , Biopsia , Bovinos , Enfermedades de los Bovinos/diagnóstico , Femenino , Masculino , Perú/epidemiología , Prevalencia