Table 5 F. hepatica prevalence based on bulk milk assay and in comparison to faecal analysis (where available)
From: Bulk milk ELISA and the diagnosis of parasite infections in dairy herds: a review
Country/region | Number of herds * | Herd prevalence - Bulk milk | Herd prevalence - Faecal analysis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
England | 623 | 48% | Â | [45] |
Wales | 445 | 86% | Â | Â |
England | 60 | 53% | 17% (of pooled samples examined by standard sedimentation) | [53] |
Belgium | 1,800 | 37% (95%CI: 35-40%) | Â | [39] |
Sweden | 113 (organic) | 7% | Â | [36] |
| Â | 113 | 6% | Â | Â |
Austria | 31 | 58% (Euroclone ELISA) | 65% by sedimentation | [16] |
| Â | Â | 61% (Pourquier ELISA) | 55% by coproantigen ELISA | Â |
Germany | 4630 | 51% | Â | [54] |