Análisis de lesiones anatomopatológicas en órganos decomisados de bovinos en el cantón Huaquillas, periodo 2024

Abstract

This study analyzed the anatomopathological lesions in condemned bovine organs at the municipal slaughterhouse of GAD Huaquillas during the second semester of 2024. A post-mortem inspection was conducted on 1,307 cattle, identifying 50 affected organs. The liver was the most condemned (72%), followed by the intestine (18%), stomach and kidney (4%), and udder (2%). The main diagnosed pathologies included hepatic abscesses (36%), fascioliasis (33%), telangiectasia (17%), melanosis (5%), hydatidosis (6%), and steatosis (3%). Intestinal fibrosis secondary to parasitic infestation accounted for 100% of intestinal condemnations. Additionally, ischemic necrosis and hydronephrosis were identified in the kidneys, while gastritis and abomasal edema were observed in the stomach. These findings highlight the need to strengthen animal health programs, feeding practices, and parasite control in cattle farming. Preventive measures in cattle breeding and management are recommended to reduce economic losses.