A total of 738 golden jackals collected in Serbia was examined for Trichinella spp.
The prevalence of infection was 16.5%, but with wide geographical variations.
Only T. spiralis and T. britovi were identified, with a dominance of T. spiralis.
The jackal is involved in both the domestic and sylvatic cycle of trichinellosis.
Trichinellosis control should include monitoring of the expanding jackal populations.