Background Trypanosomiasis is a widespread disease of livestock in Nigeria and a major
constraint to the rural economy. The Jos Plateau, Nigeria was free from tsetse flies and the …

Background Livestock trypanosomiasis, transmitted mainly by tsetse flies of the genus
Glossina is a major constraint to livestock health and productivity in the sub-Saharan Africa …

Background Bovine trypanosomosis transmitted by tsetse flies is a major constraint to cattle
health and productivity in all sub-Saharan countries, including Uganda. The objectives of …

Abstract Background African Animal Trypanosomiasis (AAT) is a widespread disease of
livestock in Nigeria and presents a major constraint to rural economic development. The Jos …

This study assessed the prevalence of trypanosomes in cattle at the Kachia Grazing
Reserve (KGR) in March and June 2004 and in February 2005. A total of 1293 cattle blood …

Baseline surveys were conducted in the Upper West Region of Ghana to assess the
distribution and densities of tsetse species, as well as the prevalence of bovine …

Abstract Background Nagana (African Animal Trypanosomiasis-AAT) and tick-borne
diseases (TBDs) constrain livestock production in most parts of sub-Saharan Africa. To this …

Trypanosome prevalence in cattle was estimated in August 2001 in selected farms in the
three districts of Lere local government area of Kaduna State, North Central Nigeria. The …

To obtain updated data on and assess the contribution of trypanosomosis to the disease
burden of cattle kept at the edge of the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, a survey was conducted at …

Background Trypanosomiasis is a fatal disease that threatens the economy of at least 37
countries in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly with regard to livestock farming. In this study, we …