Bovine Trypanosomosis: Seasonal Prevalence and Vector Density in Dara District, Sidama Region, Ethiopia [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceIn sub‐Saharan Africa, animal trypanosomosis is a wasting disease that reduces livestock's health and productivity. A recurrent cross‐sectional investigation was carried out in the Dara district of the Sidama region in dry and wet seasons to estimate the
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Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 2006 Abstract: Trypanosomosis is a major constraint on ruminant livestock production in Africa, Asia, and South America. The principal host species affected varies geographically, but buffalo, cattle, camels, and horses are particularly sensitive. Natural infections with Trypanosoma congolense, T. vivax, T. brucei, and T.
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Seasonal Dynamics and Associated Risk Factors of Bovine Trypanosomosis and Its Vector in Selected Districts of Gamo and Gofa Zones, Southern Ethiopia [PDF]
Veterinary Medicine and ScienceBackground Trypanosomosis is an economically significant livestock production constraint in 37 sub‐Saharan African countries, including Ethiopia. Trypanosomosis requires a high annual budget to reduce Trypanosomosis infection and vector control. Material
Solomon Mekuria, Aschenaki Kalsa
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Developing a national atlas to support the progressive control of tsetse-transmitted animal trypanosomosis in Zambia [PDF]
Parasites & VectorsBackground Tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) are the sole cyclical vectors of African trypanosomosis, a parasitic disease affecting both animals and humans.
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Prospects for controlling trypanosomosis : vector-borne diseases : trypanosomosis
Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, 2009 The best technical package for the future comprises trypanocidal drugs for temporary relief and the use of insecticide-treated cattle, artificial baits and aerial spraying to attack the vector, to so give more lasting security.
G.A. Vale
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Prevalence, vector density and associated risk factors of caprine trypanosomosis: a cross-sectional study in Arbaminch, Southern Ethiopia [PDF]
Veterinary and Animal ScienceCaprine trypanosomosis remains a neglected health constraint to goat production in Ethiopia. Despite studies conducted on caprine trypanosomosis in other areas of the country, limited information exists in and around Arbaminch area.
Hirut Getnet Tegegn +6 more
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A systematic review and meta-analysis on prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis in East Africa [PDF]
Parasite Epidemiology and ControlBovine trypanosomosis is an incapacitating and lethal ailment brought about by protozoan parasites of the genus Trypanosoma. The disease leads to losses in livestock and agricultural productivity, resulting in significant socio-economic repercussions. In
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Epidemiology, risk factors and vector density of trypanosomosis in cattle in Ethiopia: Systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Parasite Epidemiology and ControlBackground: Bovine trypanosomosis remains a major barrier to livestock productivity, agricultural progress, and socioeconomic development in Ethiopia's large tsetse belt regions, threatening 70 million cattle.
Melkie Dagnaw Fenta +4 more
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Epidemiology and Economic Cost of Trypanosomosis Among SmallHolder Cattle Herders in Arba Minch and Zuria Districts, Gamo Zone, Ethiopia [PDF]
Environmental Health InsightsA significant limitation to cattle production is animal trypanosomosis, which threatens household food security and livelihoods. In addition to stalling livestock productivity, the disease has a devastating impact on animal health.
Ephrem Tora, Desta Dana
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Environmental Health Insights, 2022 Trypanosomosis is an endemic livestock disease in Ethiopia that hinders livestock production and productivity, especially in fertile agricultural western and southwestern areas.
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