Livestock Owner\'s Perception On Trypanosomosis And Associated Treatment On The Adamaoua Plateau In Cameroon Ten Years After Tsetse Eradication

Mbahin, N.; Zoli, A; Mamoudou, A; Tanenbe, C.; Abah, Samuel; Ghogomu, RT; Nouala, S.; Njeumi, Félix

doi:10.4314/bahpa.v54i4.32776

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“…Of all the veterinary health problems, animal trypanosomiasis (sammoré) was the most frequently mentioned, followed by liver fluke (chiwon hanta) and foot and mouth disease (chiwon kafa baki) or "boru" in Fulfude. According to Mbahin et al (2006), animal trypanosomosis remains as the most important and most common lethal cattle disease. About 68% of those interviewed affirmed knowing the disease had existed in 13 (52%) of the herds at one time or the other.…”

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Factors affecting sustainable animal trypanosomosis control in parts of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Osue¹,

Lawani²,

Njoku³

2018

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Factors affecting sustainable animal trypanosomosis control in parts of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Osue¹,

Lawani²,

Njoku³

2018

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“…In the neighboring Faro and Deo division, the disease has been reported as the most frequent and lethal disease of cattle (Mbahin et al, 2006) and the second most common disease described by cattle owners in some parts of Kenya (Machila et al, 2003).…”

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“…Foot and mouth disease was the second most common disease affecting cattle reproduction, and has been previously identified as the 5 th important disease by livestock owners elsewhere (Mbahin et al, 2006).…”

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“…Calves mortality rates are above 50% in the peri-urban area of Ngaoundere in Adamawa plateau of Cameroon (Mingoas et al, 2006). These poor performances could be due to a number of constraints among which diseases such as trypanosomosis (Mbahin et al, 2006) and socioeconomic characteristics of livestock breeders. However, data on the socio-economic and management characteristics of farming systems are essential in order to plan and implement effective development strategies (Schwalbach et al, 2001).…”

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Socio-economic characteristics and husbandry practices of cattle breeders in the Vina division, Cameroon

Mingoas¹,

Zoli²,

Tchoumboué³

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Int. J. Livest. Prod.

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In order to assess socio-economic characteristics of cattle breeders and their effect on farmers' practices, a survey was carried out in Vina division within the Adamawa highlands of Cameroon, from November, 2009 to October, 2010. Data were collected from 159 farmers in 9 localities, using a structured questionnaire. Information on breeder's ethnic group, age, marital status, education level, number of children, reasons for rearing cattle, labor distribution, herd size and composition, feeding and reproductive practices were obtained. Many (64.8%) cattle breeders were from the Peulh and Mbororo ethnic groups. More than 59% of the farmers were between 26 and 45 years old. The educational level was mostly primary and coranic. Wealth accumulation and social status were the main reasons for cattle breeding. The reasons for keeping cattle varied with ethnic group, age and educational level of farmers. Herd size ranged from 50 to 250 cattle. Health activities were carried out by herd owners. The Gudali zebu (48%) was the most common breed. More than 90% of cattle owners responded to practice feed supplementation with salt, cotton seed cake and cereal bran. Farmer's education level had an effect on supplementation practices. There was no significant difference (Z = 0.29) between the ability to detect estrus or not of cattle breeders. Free mating was the common breeding practice. Udder and abdomen development were the main criteria for pregnancy diagnosis.

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“…The disease causes economic losses through direct mortalities, drug purchase and loss of draught power (Tesfaye et al, 2012). Annually, African breeders administer 35 million curative and preventive treatment doses (Mbahin et al, 2006). The trypanocidal drug market in West and Central Africa has been estimated at about 27 million € which is equivalent to more than 17 billion CFA francs (Borne and Chevtzoff, 2013).…”

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Effect of experimental trypanosomosis on body weight, packed cells volume and reproductive characteristics in <i>Gudali zebu</i> and <i>Namchi</i> taurine bulls

Kilekoung¹,

Tchoumboué²,

Pagnah³

et al. 2015

Int. J. Bio. Chem. Sci

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Thirty-two young Gudali zebus and Namchi taurine bulls were infected to assess the effect of trypanosomosis on body weight (BW), packed cells volume (PCV) and some reproductive characteristics such as scrotal circumference (SC) and Testosterone (T), Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) blood levels. Gudali zebus are known to be trypanosusceptible, while Namchi taurine are trypanotolerant. Trypanosomes were detected in the blood stream 14 days post infection. Parasitaemia reached the maximum on day 28 post infection. Trypanosoma infection led to significant decrease in weight gain (WG), PCV and SC. These parameters were significantly lower in infected Gudali, compared to Namchi. There was a negative correlation (r = -0.66) between parasitaemia and PCV levels. Clinical signs such as fever, weakness, rough coat and weight loss were exhibited by day 28 post infection in Gudali bulls. There were significant differences between infected Gudali and Namchi for FSH and T levels. Significant negative correlations were registered between T levels and BW (r = -0.41) and scrotal circumference (r = -0.49).

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Livestock Owner\'s Perception On Trypanosomosis And Associated Treatment On The Adamaoua Plateau In Cameroon Ten Years After Tsetse Eradication

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Factors affecting sustainable animal trypanosomosis control in parts of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Factors affecting sustainable animal trypanosomosis control in parts of Kaduna State, Nigeria

Socio-economic characteristics and husbandry practices of cattle breeders in the Vina division, Cameroon

Effect of experimental trypanosomosis on body weight, packed cells volume and reproductive characteristics in <i>Gudali zebu</i> and <i>Namchi</i> taurine bulls

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