… trypanosomes in ruminants in Abia and Rivers states, Nigeria by evaluating the trypanosomes
parasitaemic profiles of the cattle… Fifty adult cattle (N’dama, Muturu, Red Bororo and White …

… The prevalence of trypanosomes in animals could be … was recorded recently in both Rivers
and Abia States, Nigeria [43], … and eventually death of the affected animals [48]. Goats that …

… from cattle, 20 (5.8%) were positive for trypanosomes while … ruminant trypanosomosis in
Umuahia area of Abia state, therefore, this study focuses on preliminary investigation of ruminant …

… and 6.9% for sheep in this study was higher than the findings of Ohaeri, (2010) in Abia State
… (p>0.05) between trypanosome infection prevalence in cattle and sheep in this study. This …

… trypanosomiasis-control strategy. This study thus estimates small ruminant and porcine
trypanosomiasis … It also describes Trypanosoma species prevalence in small ruminants and pigs …

… The results of this work suggest resurgence of trypanosomiasis in ruminants in Nigeria.
This calls for the disease surveillance as first line of defense, and employing adequate and …

… Resistant trypanosomes are selected in African animals in the field by practices such as
under-dosing which arise because farmers tend to administer these trypanocides on their …

… and 1.6% for sheep in this study was higher than the findings of Ohaeri (2010) in Abia State
but lower than the findings of Dede et al., (2005) in Jos Plateau State. This may be attributed …

… African trypanosomiasis is a haemoprotozoan disease of animals and humans. In animals
… The prevalence of trypanosome infection was investigated in trade goats and sheep sold at …

… of this study clearly indicates the presence of trypanosome species in the abattoir animals. …
Prevalence of Trypanosomiasis in Ruminants in Parts of Abia State, Nigeria. Journal of …