Incidence of trypanosomes in settled Fulani cattle in the Anambra State, southern Nigeria.

Abstract

The incidence of trypanosomes in Fulani Zebu cattle settled in the Anambra State in southern Nigeria for at least three continuous years was found significantly higher than incidence in northern Nigeria. Despite this situation the cattle in the Anambra State were reported to show better reproductive performance, generally looked healthier and more robust than cattle in northern Nigeria. Presence of tsetse flies or trypanosomes per se appears not to constitute a complete hindrance to cattle production in a given zone. The result was discussed.