Trypanosome infections and tick infestations: susceptibility in N’Dama, Gobra zebu and Gobra×N’Dama crossbred cattle exposed to natural challenge and maintained under high and low surveillance of trypanosome infections

Mattioli, Raffaele C.; Jaitner, J.; Clifford, Derek; Pandey, V. S.; Verhulst, A.

doi:10.1016/s0001-706x(98)00051-5

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“…Variation in resistance to tick infestation among several indigenous breeds of cattle in Africa has been reported amongst: Zebu in Kenya (Latif et al 1991a, b); Meru, Mbullu, Iringa red and crossbreds in Tanzania (Wambura et al 1998), Gobra Zebu and N'Dama cattle in The Gambia (Mattioli et al 1998); Maasai Zebu, Orma Boran and Galana Boran in Kenya (Mwangi et al 1998b), and Horro, Guraghe, Sheko and Abigar cattle in Ethiopia (Feleke et al 2007).…”

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Response of Nkedi Zebu and Ankole cattle to tick infestation and natural tick-borne, helminth and trypanosome infections in Uganda

Magona

Walubengo

Kabi

2011

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A cross-sectional study was conducted in Soroti district of Uganda to establish important traits of Nkedi Zebu and Ankole cattle regarding their production performance responses to natural infections of trypanosomes, gastrointestinal nematodes, Theileria parva, Babesia bigemina, Anaplasma marginale and tick infestations. Over four visits between October 2006 to August 2007, tick counts were performed and blood, faecal samples and sera were collected from the Nkedi Zebu (295) and Ankole (165) cattle from 86 herds in six locations per visit. Low parasitological prevalence of trypanosome infection (<6%) and high prevalence of gastrointestinal nematode infections (>30%) with low faecal egg counts (110-300 eggs per gramme (EPG)) were observed in the Nkedi Zebu and Ankole cattle. Both breeds had high, moderate and low mean counts of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus (18.0-24.0), Rhipecephalus (Boophilus) decoloratus (3.6-10.3) and Amblyomma variegatum ticks (1.7-4.3), respectively. In addition, both breeds had similar mean packed cell volumes (26.4-31.2) and a similar percentage of animals were anaemic (14.5-36.6%). The Nkedi Zebu cattle further had higher mean optical density (OD) values for antibodies against T. parva (1.093-1.445) and A. marginale infections (0.573-0.583), and significantly (P < 0.001) higher mean OD values of antibodies against B. bigemina infections (1.07-2.175) than the Ankole cattle: T. parva (1.030-1.302); A. marginale (0.442-0.603) and B. bigemina infections (0.863-2.154). The Ankole cows produced significantly more (P < 0.001) milk per day (2.68 L) than the Nkedi Zebu cows (1.98 L), and the Ankole oxen had significantly higher (P < 0.05) draught power output (2.57 days/acre) than the Nkedi Zebu oxen (2.93 days/acre). Liveweights of calves aged 0-12 months of both breeds were comparable, suggesting that the Nkedi Zebu and Ankole cattle under similar disease challenge exhibited similar growth rates. In conclusion, the Nkedi Zebu cattle seem to possess a higher degree of disease resistance against endemic parasitic diseases, while the Ankole cattle seem to possess a moderate degree of disease resistance coupled with a moderate production potential.

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Response of Nkedi Zebu and Ankole cattle to tick infestation and natural tick-borne, helminth and trypanosome infections in Uganda

Magona

Walubengo

Kabi

2011

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“…With typical trypanotolerance, cattle have the capacity to develop less severe anaemia in the face of pathogenic Trypanosoma species infection, as assessed by packed cell volume ( Berthier et al , 2015; Mattioli et al , 1998; Murray et al , 1982; Murray & Dexter, 1988; Trail et al , 1990). Our findings are in agreement with the report ( Mbanasor et al , 2003) that the mean RBC, Hb and PCV values in natural T. vivax- infected trypanotolerant Muturu (WASH) cattle in Nigeria were well within accepted normal values for cattle.…”

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“…Trypanotolerant breeds, although equally susceptible to initial infection by trypanosomes, possess the ability to survive, reproduce and remain productive in areas of high tsetse challenge without the need for the use of chemicals to control the vector or drugs to control the parasite ( Dayo et al , 2009; Mattioli et al , 1998; Rege et al , 1994; Trail et al , 1990; Yaro et al , 2016), where other breeds rapidly succumb to the disease ( Berthier et al , 2015; Mattioli et al , 1998; Murray & Dexter, 1988). The trypanotolerant trait is generally attributed to the taurine breeds of cattle in West and Central Africa, namely, the N’Dama and the West African shorthorn (WASH) ( Hoste et al , 1992; Maganga et al , 2017; Mattioli et al , 1998; Mattioli et al , 1999; Roelants, 1986; Trail et al , 1990; Trail et al , 1994). Similar observations have been made for the Orma Boran X Maasai Zebu (Orma Zebu) crossbred cattle in East Africa ( Maichomo et al , 2005; Mwangi et al , 1998a; Mwangi et al , 1998b).…”

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“…Similar observations have been made for the Orma Boran X Maasai Zebu (Orma Zebu) crossbred cattle in East Africa ( Maichomo et al , 2005; Mwangi et al , 1998a; Mwangi et al , 1998b). Studies have shown that the basis of this trait was associated with the capacity of these animals to develop less severe anaemia in the face of infection ( Berthier et al , 2015; Mattioli et al , 1998; Murray et al , 1982; Murray & Dexter, 1988; Trail et al , 1990). …”

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Haematology of N’Dama and West African Short Horn cattle herds under natural Trypanosoma vivax challenge in Ghana

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Animal trypanosomosis is a major cause of economic loss in Background: livestock production in Africa. A suggested control measure is to use breeds with traits of trypanotolerance. The study examines the effect of natural challenge on haematological parameters in two Trypanosoma vivax trypanotolerant cattle [N'Dama and West African Short Horn (WASH)] herds.-specific primers were used to diagnose infection in Methods: T. vivax T. vivax an N'Dama herd at Cape Coast in southern Ghana and a WASH herd at Chegbani in northern Ghana from May to July 2011 in a cross-sectional study. Levels of haematological parameters comprising packed cell volume (PCV), haemoglobin (Hb) concentration and total red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) counts; differential WBC counts (neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes and basophils); and RBC indices of mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular haemoglobin (MCH) and mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration (MCHC) were determined in blood samples and then compared between infected and uninfected cattle.We found that haematological indices for infected and uninfected Results: animals in both breeds were within the normal range. However, the mean PCV values for -infected WASH and N'Dama were lower in infected T. vivax compared to uninfected animals. The difference was significant ( < 0.05) in p N'Dama but not in WASH. The RBC indices were higher in infected N'Dama compared to infected WASH with a significant difference in total RBC ( < p 0.05).We conclude from our findings that despite the presence of Conclusion: infection by , N'Dama and WASH cattle maintained their T. vivax haematological parameters within acceptable normal ranges, and this underscores the need for routine diagnosis and treatment so that such trypanotolerant cattle do not serve as potential reservoirs of trypanosome parasites.

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“…On the other hand, the use of trypanocidal drugs may very well be the optimal control strategy where prevalence of trypanosomosis is quite low and prevalence of other non-trypanosome diseases is also relatively low. Our study areas are of medium to low tsetse challenge, where trypanosomosis, ticks and tick-borne diseases are the major constraints to livestock production (Mattioli et al, 1998).…”

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Prospective analysis for community participation in trypanosomosis control in The Gambia

Somda

Kamuanga

Tollens

2006

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The shift towards community participation in the eradication of trypanosomosis calls for investigation the underlying incentive structure for individuals in the community to cooperate in the provision of various control methods. Survey data were used to assess patterns of the community's demand for insecticide pour-ons and trypanocidal drugs and factors affecting individual demand in The Gambia. The results show that insecticide pour-on is strongly preferred. Similarly, farmers revealed a preference for community-based provision scheme. Factors affecting an individual farmer's decision to invest in either pour-on or trypanocidal drugs were highlighted. While there are many factors associated with farmer's decisions to invest in trypanosomosis control methods and to participate in collective actions, the results indicate that farmers are ready to anticipate complete privatization of veterinary services through community-based schemes.

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Trypanosome infections and tick infestations: susceptibility in N’Dama, Gobra zebu and Gobra×N’Dama crossbred cattle exposed to natural challenge and maintained under high and low surveillance of trypanosome infections

Cited by 23 publications

References 31 publications

Response of Nkedi Zebu and Ankole cattle to tick infestation and natural tick-borne, helminth and trypanosome infections in Uganda

Response of Nkedi Zebu and Ankole cattle to tick infestation and natural tick-borne, helminth and trypanosome infections in Uganda

Haematology of N’Dama and West African Short Horn cattle herds under natural Trypanosoma vivax challenge in Ghana

Prospective analysis for community participation in trypanosomosis control in The Gambia

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