Comparative Study on Tick-borne Haemoparaites of Cattle and Goats Slaughtered in Some Abattoirs within Makurdi, Nigeria

Atsuwe, T. S.; Azua, E. T.; Obisike, V. U.; Imandeh, G. N.

doi:10.9734/jalsi/2018/46280

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“…The relatively high incidence of haemoparasite could be attributed to the favourable environmental conditions for the survival and proliferation of the arthropod vectors responsible for their transmission [5].…”

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“…Makurdi lies in the Guinea Savannah. Persistent clearance of the vegetation has led to the development of regrowth vegetation at various levels of serai development, but more importantly, parklands with grasses ideal for animal grazing during their early growth [5]. These succulent grasses can be cut with machinery, dried and baled for dry season livestock feeding.…”

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“…The grasses, however, grow very tall, coarse and tough on maturity. The scattered trees are mainly those of economic value and include locust bean, shea butter, mango, silk cotton, African iron, Isoberlinia, cashew, oil palm, Daniellia oliveri, Gmelina [5].…”

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“…The prevailing tick-borne hemiparasites detected were A. central, A. marginale and B. bovis, in cattle and A. central, A. marginale, B. ovis and T. ovis in goats. Atsuwe et al; JALSI, 21(4): 1-5, 2019; Article no.JALSI.49552 2…”

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Prevalence of Tick Borne Haemoparasites in Some Breeds of Cattle and Goats Slaughtered in Some Abattoirs within Makurdi, Nigeria

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Obisike

Azua

et al. 2019

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This study was carried out to compare the prevalence of tick-borne hemiparasite in some variety of cattle and goat in Makurdi. The thin blood film technique was used in the study. Chi-square (X2) test was used to compare the prevalence rates. Breed of cattle examined was: White Fulani (45.2%), N'dama (35.5%) and Muturu (19.3%); While those of goats were: West African Dwarf (16.7%), Adamawa Red (37.3%) and Red Sokoto (46.1%). Haemoparasites of cattle and goats and their prevalence were: Anaplasma centrale (22.4%), A. marginale (21.1%), Bebesia bovis (11.4%); A. centrale (16.7%), A. marginale (12.3%), B. ovis (11.4%) and Theileria ovis (7.8%) respectively. The prevailing tick-borne hemiparasites detected were A. central, A. marginale and B. bovis, in cattle and A. central, A. marginale, B. ovis and T. ovis in goats. Atsuwe et al.; JALSI, 21(4): 1-5, 2019; Article no.JALSI.49552 2 Original Research Article

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Prevalence of Tick Borne Haemoparasites in Some Breeds of Cattle and Goats Slaughtered in Some Abattoirs within Makurdi, Nigeria

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“…The result of comparison of cattle with tick-borne haemoparasites in relation to age reveals highest prevalence of haemoparasite in cattle of age 10-11 while the least prevalence of infection was recorded in age 2-3. This is however not surprising as Atsuwe et al [6] reported a corresponding low prevalence of tick-borne infection in cattle of age 2-3. In their report, they documented that high susceptibility of animals and reduced immunity as a result of stress due to pregnancy, lactation and favourable environmental conditions for survival and proliferation of arthropod vector responsible for their transmission in animal within the age group.…”

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Occurrence of Mixed Infection of Tick-Borne Haemoparasite of Cattle in Selected Abattoirs in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

Atsuwe

Amuta

Imandeh

et al. 2021

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A study on the occurrence of mixed infection of tick-borne haemoparasite of cattle in selected abattoirs in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria was carried out. Blood sample were collected randomly from a total of 216 cattle slaughtered at abattoir in both dry and wet season at Wurukum abattoir, Wadata abattoir, Modern Market Abattoir, Cattle Market Abattoir North Bank, Cattle Market North Bank and University of Agriculture cattle farm, Makurdi and analyzed using Microscopic method by thin blood film. Horn method was used to determine the age of the examined cattle and the collected data was analyzed using T-test, p values at ≤ was considered statistically significant. The result showed that the rate of infection was seen to increase progressively in cattle of age 6–7 through age 10–11 with the highest prevalence recorded in age 10–11 in dry season and the lowest percentage of infection recorded in age 2–3 and cattle of age 0–1 showed the highest (27(75.00 %)) rate of infection while age 6–7 showed the lowest rate of infection in wet season. But the difference was not statistically significant (p ˂ 0.05). Male cattle recorded a non statistically significant (p ˂ 0.05) higher (53.13 %) occurrence of infection while female recorded a lower occurrence of 50.0 %. The result of mixed infection revealed the occurrence of Bebesia, Anaplasmamaginal, Anaplasma central and Theileria. 100 % of mixed infection of Bebesia&Anaplasmamaginal and Anaplasma central and Anaplasmamaginaloccurred in West African Dwarf cattle and Sokoto gudali respectively. There was no occurrence of mixed infection of Theileria and Anaplasma central across all the examined species of cattle. White Fulani recorded mixed infection of Anaplasma central&Anaplasmamaginal, Bebesia&Anaplasma central and Bebesia&Anaplasmamaginal of 4(30.8 %), 4(30.8 %) and 5(38.5 %) percent respectively.Muturu species did not record any occurrence of mixed infection of tick borne haemoparasite.The result of the study shows that mixed infection of tick-borne haemoparasite infection are very high and common among cattle hence, preferences should be given to inspection of older male cattle and optimal management of all ruminant animals against ticks and tick-borne related infection.

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Current distribution and disease association of Ixodidae (hard ticks) in Nigeria

Kyari

Ogwiji

Igah

et al. 2022

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Background This review documents the hard tick species that have been reported in Nigeria, their distribution, pathogens transmitted and disease they cause in Nigeria; the literature review considered studies that were conducted between 2000 and 2021. Main body The hard tick (Ixodidae) species widely present in the country are those of the genera; Amblyomma, Rhipicephalus/Boophilus, Hyalomma, Ixodes, Dermacentor and Haemaphysalis among which, Amblyomma sp, Hyalomma sp and Rhipicephalus sp. were most widely reported. Ticks cause serious economic losses to the livestock industry via their negative impact on animal health in general and possible transmission of zoonotic pathogens by some species. Ticks’ distribution is favoured by factors which include uncontrolled cross-border movement of animals, lack of strict quarantine measures, extensive animal grazing and suitable climatic condition. Tick-borne diseases commonly reported included Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis, Theileriosis and Ehrlichiosis, while diseases such as Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever and Africa tick bite fever are under-reported. Also, there is paucity of information on the economic impact of these diseases. Measures that have been implemented in the control of ticks included the use of acaricides and to some extent vaccines. Conclusions Ticks and tick-borne diseases constitute serious economic important and studies to fully ascertain these at the national level is recommended. Also, there is need for identification of other species of ticks and under-reported tick-borne diseases to develop more integrated control measures.

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Comparative Study on Tick-borne Haemoparaites of Cattle and Goats Slaughtered in Some Abattoirs within Makurdi, Nigeria

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Prevalence of Tick Borne Haemoparasites in Some Breeds of Cattle and Goats Slaughtered in Some Abattoirs within Makurdi, Nigeria

Prevalence of Tick Borne Haemoparasites in Some Breeds of Cattle and Goats Slaughtered in Some Abattoirs within Makurdi, Nigeria

Occurrence of Mixed Infection of Tick-Borne Haemoparasite of Cattle in Selected Abattoirs in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

Current distribution and disease association of Ixodidae (hard ticks) in Nigeria

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