Open AccessSerological examination of trypanosomes infestation in cattle reared in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Nigeria
Author(s) -
K. O. Idahor,
M. M. Adua,
DF Saleh
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of vector borne diseases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.581
H-Index - 41
ISSN - 0972-9062
DOI - 10.4103/0972-9062.263725
Subject(s) - trypanosoma vivax , breed , veterinary medicine , livestock , tsetse fly , biology , trypanosomiasis , infestation , population , herd , geography , zoology , demography , ecology , virology , medicine , sociology , botany
Cattle population is relatively dense in Nasarawa State (Nigeria) particularly in Keffi and its environs, where there are more Hausa/Fulani settlers whose main occupation is farming and herding. Unfortunately, the area is purportedly described as a "horde of tsetse fly species" which transmits trypanosomes that cause severe disease in humans, livestock and wildlife species. This study was targeted at examining trypanosome species prevalent among cattle breeds reared in Keffi metropolis.