Prevalence of Bovine Trypanosomosis and Distribution of Vectors in Hawa Gelan District, Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Journal Title: Journal of Veterinary Advances - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
A study was conducted in tse tse controled ‘’Mada Talila’’ and non- controlled (‘’Gudina Wacho’’) of ‘’Hawa Gelan’’ district commencing September 2011 to December 2011. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of Bovine Trypanosomosis and to assess distribution and apparent density of vectors. Buffy coat examination for parasitological study and deployed traps for the detection of vectors of Trypanosomosis were used. A total of 388 blood samples (176 in control and 212 in non-control kebeles) were examined. Parasitological findings revealed that the prevalence of Trypanosomosis was 9.1% in ‘’Mada Talila’’ whereas 15.1% in ‘’Gudina Wacho’’ though statistically significant difference was not observed (χ2 =3.197, p=0.07). The overall prevalence was 12.4%. Of the total infected cattle, 45.85% and 33.33% was T. vivax and T. congolence respectively (χ2=17.54; p=0.016). The mean PCV values of parasitaemic and aparasitaemic animals were 23.3 + 3.7 SD and 25.95 +3.9SD respectively (χ2 =0.932, p=0.007). About 20 mono-conical traps (8 in control site and 12 for non- control site) were deployed for 72 hours. A total of 1,428 flies were collected (11.9 fly/trap/day) tse tse and (10.2 fly/trap/day) Stomoxys, (0.9 fly/trap/day) Tabanus and (0.8 fly/trap/day) others which had significant difference (χ2=348.4; p=0.00). Finally, implementing control of trypanosomosis with an integrated approach is essential components for sustainable development and strengthens the settlement programs of people from drought vulnerable areas.
Authors and Affiliations
T. Fentahun , M. Tekeba
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP141268
- DOI -
- Views 100
- Downloads 0
Occurrence of Respiratory Affections in Commercial Broiler Chicken Reared in Srinagar (J&K) India
The present study was aimed to study the occurrence of respiratory tract affections in chickens in urban and suburban areas of Srinagar. A total of 186 broiler flocks with flock strength ranging from 374 to 10,000 birds...
Rumenal and Reticular Foreign Bodies in Small Ruminants Slaughtered at Jimma Municipal Abattoir, Southwestern Ethiopia
The study was conducted on small ruminants slaughtered at Jimma municipal abattoir from November 2010 to March 2011 in Jimma town. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence and nature of foreign bodies i...
Highlights of the Importance and Epidemiology of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Infections in Pigs
Pestivirus infection in pigs are responsible for raising sanitary barriers between countries. Infection caused by Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) in pigs have been reported in countries such as China and the Netherlan...
Ovine Lungworms: Ocurrence, Pathology and Associated Risk Factors in Sheep Slaughtered in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
A cross-sectional study was conducted on ovine lungworms from November, 2010 to April, 2011 slaughtered in the municipal abattoir and private Hotels in Bahir Dar. The objectives of the study were to appreciate lesions, t...
Surgical Management of Choke by a TrichoPhytobezoar in a Crossbred Cow
Present study reports, successful surgical management of oesophageal obstruction due to a large sized tricho-phytobezoar in a 5-year old, crossbred Holstein-Friesian cow. Postoperative complications were not observed in...