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.
Keywords: Andes; Huancayo; Peru; bovine; cystic echinococcosis; livers; lungs; parasites; parasitic infections; slaughterhouse; zoonoses.