A survey of ticks and tick-borne parasites in commercial cattle at Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Adejoh, V.A.; Pam, Victoria; Uzoigwe, N. R.; Naphtali, R.S.; Yohanna, JA; Pam, R.G.; Ombugadu, A

doi:10.4314/njpar.v40i2.22

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“…The high occurrence of R. sanguineus in the area may possibly be due to the high population of cattle in Wamba area which helps in maintaining such tick population that are sometimes found on cattle. This agrees with the finding of Adejoh et al [4] in Lafia who reported the presence of R. sanguineus infestation in over 62% of the cattle population examined. The adaptability of R. sanguineus to live in open environment and in dog kennel and home of humans…”

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“…Ticks collected from sampled dogs were examined under a dissecting microscope and identified using taxonomic keys as described by Soulsby [10], Fleck and Mody [11] and Adejoh et al [4]. The identified ticks were well preserved for further processing.…”

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“…But to encounter larger hosts, the adults climb into vegetation higher up to the tips of the leaves. Some ticks however lurk near the resting place of the host and on receiving a stimulus (odour or heat) they simply crawl or run across the distance towards the host [4].…”

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Ticks Infestation on Mongrels (Local Dogs) in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Ticks infestation ultimately results in the transmission of pathogenic infections which are major obstacles to animal health and production in the tropics. Therefore, this research assessed ticks infestation in mongrels (local dogs) in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria from April to July 2021. Two hundred and fifty-two (252) dogs which included 51 puppies, 26 juveniles and 175 adults were randomly examined for the presence of ticks. Among the 252 dogs checked, 199 (79.0%) were infested with ticks, with ticks infesting over 70% of each age category of dog, and the observed trend was that adult dogs were the most parasitized 81.1% (142⁄175), followed by puppies 74.5% (38⁄51), and juveniles 73.1% (19⁄26). The abundance of tick infestation in relation to age groups, on the other hand, showed no significant difference (χ² = 0.47888, df = 2, P = 0.7871). A total of 648 ticks were collected from the infested dogs which are represent by two tick species, Rhipicephalus sanguineus 576 (88.9%) and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) decoloratus 72 (11.1%). There was a high significant difference (p < 0.001) in abundance between the two tick species infesting dogs. Also, ticks infestation in relation to predilection sites varied significantly (P < 0.001). A high significant difference (p < 0.001) was observed in the distribution of ticks between the locations the dogs were resident. This study hereby recommends that dog owners should maintain good hygiene conditions and weekly inspect their dogs for tick infestation.

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Ticks Infestation on Mongrels (Local Dogs) in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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“…Several studies on infestation of tick on the cattle population in the Northern part shows high prevalence, this may explain the high prevalence of tick-borne diseases observed in this study. Adejoh et al (2019) reported a prevalence of 56% tick infestation in their study on survey of ticks and tick-borne parasites in commercial cattle at La a, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. Tongjura et al (2012) and James-Rugu & Jidayi (2004), in separate studies on tick infestation in the Northern part both reported prevalence of 73.3% and 81.8% respectively.…”

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Haemoparasites and Polyparasitism of Intestinal Helminths of Cattle Slaughtered in Abeokuta, Nigeria and Their Implications for One Health.

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Surakat

Rufai

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This study investigated the prevalence of haemoparasites and polyparasitism of intestinal helminths amongst cattle slaughtered in two major abattoirs of Abeokuta metropolis and their implications for One Health. Blood and faecal samples were collected from 256 cattle of less than 2 and greater than 2 years of age. Blood samples were screened for PCV using haematocrit centrifuge technique and parasites were detected by microscopy using wet mount, buffy coat and stained thin smear. Helminth eggs and oocysts were detected using centrifugal sedimentation and centrifugal faecal flotation method. Results showed prevalence for Trypanosoma spp., Babesia spp., Anaplasma spp. and Theileria spp. to be 8.3%, 27.34%, 20.7% and 0.39% respectively. For intestinal parasites, prevalence for Strongyle eggs was found to be 73.82%, Neoascaris vitulorum 0.8%, Fasciola spp. 10.15%, Moniezia spp. 4.3%, Eimeria oocyst 35.94% and Cryptosporidium oocyst was 1.17%. Total prevalence for coinfection of haemoparasite and intestinal helminths was 42.6%. Breed-specific prevalence for co-infection of haemoparasites and intestinal parasites showed 55.96%, 37.6% and 6.4% for White Fulani, Red Bororo and Sokoto Gudali respectively, which was statistically insignificant (P > 0.05). With respect to sex, females had higher prevalence 92 (84.4%) of coinfection of haemoparasites and intestinal helminths than males 17 (15.6%), which was statistically significant (P < 0.05). This study revealed a high prevalence of haemoparasites and intestinal parasites in cattle slaughtered in Abeokuta, Nigeria. The presence of Fasciola at the Lafenwa abattoir which is the major market for beef sourcing in Abeokuta shows that the public is at risk of potential outbreak of fascioliasis. With a clear understanding of the epidemiology of fascioliasis, this study therefore recommends strict compliance of meat inspection at abattoirs and the need for immediate operationalization and implementation of a sustainable Preventive One Health intervention in order to mitigate against potential outbreak in Abeokuta.

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Development of a practical framework for sustainable surveillance and control of ticks and tick-borne diseases in Africa

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A workshop on ticks and tick-borne diseases (T&TBDs) was held on June 25 and 26, 2019, at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute, Division of Livestock and Human Diseases Vector Control, Arusha, Tanzania. The objectives of the workshop were to discuss the current situation and to formulate actionable strategies to improve surveillance and control of T&TBDs in Africa. The workshop was funded by the National Research Foundation and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and attended by livestock health providers, farmers, and researchers from East, West, and Southern African countries. During the workshop, experts presented recent surveillance data focused on T&TBDs; participants discussed research opportunities and community engagement. The primary outcome of the workshop was the creation of a new research consortium known as The African Consortium for T&TBDs. The consortium is intended to function as a community for researchers, students, farmers, policymakers, extension workers, and community members who are interested in the advancement of T&TBD control. The consortium will engage in research activities that focus on comprehensive surveillance of T&TBDs, developing tick acaricide resistance, alternative tick control programs, and policy development and education. These areas were identified as top priorities to be developed to improve T&TBD control on the continent.

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A survey of ticks and tick-borne parasites in commercial cattle at Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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Ticks Infestation on Mongrels (Local Dogs) in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Ticks Infestation on Mongrels (Local Dogs) in Wamba Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Haemoparasites and Polyparasitism of Intestinal Helminths of Cattle Slaughtered in Abeokuta, Nigeria and Their Implications for One Health.

Development of a practical framework for sustainable surveillance and control of ticks and tick-borne diseases in Africa

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