Abstract
Nigerian cattle population stood at 13.9 million [1] where 90% are concentrated in the Northern part of the country. Adamawa state has high concentration of cattle...
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Nigerian cattle population stood at 13.9 million [1] where 90% are concentrated in the Northern part of the country
Bell-Sakyi et al [10] reported that major impact of this has been associated with Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis and Theileriosis which are prevalent in Africa
It can be deduced that Sokoto gudali breed is more susceptible to both anaplasmosis and Babesiosis
Summary
Nigerian cattle population stood at 13.9 million [1] where 90% are concentrated in the Northern part of the country. It is estimated that the State has between 2.8-3.5 million cattle [2] In these areas, disease constraint ectoparasites infestation has hampered cattle production and productivity [3]. It is estimated that more than 80% of world cattle is infested by ticks which are known to transmit viral, bacterial and protozoan pathogens causing tick borne diseases like hemorrhagic fever, cowdriosis, Ehrlichiosis, Anaplasmosis, Theileriosis and Babesiosis [3]. Vincenzo et al [6] reported that in Nigeria, there are presence of a broad variety of cattle tick species mo veterinary importance. The authors further stated that the presence of each tick species is correlated with the potential occurrence of tick-borne pathogens. In Africa, tick fauna is diverse with about 50 endemic tick species infesting domestic animals [8]. Considering the relationship that exists between abundance and tick-borne
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