Abstract
A questionnaire survey was conducted to determine cattle ownership, prevalent diseases and health management systems in Sanyati Communal Area. Forty-four percent of the households owned 1 to 4 head of cattle. On average, the herds comprised approximately 32% cows, 3% bulls, 45% oxen, and 20% calves. Mortality averaged 26 + 3% per annum. The major diseases and causes of mortality identified by the farmers were dermatophilosis, parafilariosis, abortion and tick borne diseases. An unknown but fatal respiratory disease of cattle was also reported. Farmers attested to inadequate veterinary support in disease control and intervention. In conclusion, dermatophilosis and parafilariosis were the major cattle health problems in the area. Control measures were hampered by inadequate veterinary support.
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