Cover Image
QR Code

Trypanotolerance in cattle and prospects for the control of trypanosomiasis by selective breeding

Discusses trypanotolerance in cattle and prospects for the control of trypanosomiasis by selective breeding in Africa. Looks into methods available for control including tsetse control, drugs & vaccination and discusses constraints that limit the control. Also discusses prospects for future control....

Full description

Main Authors: Murray, M., Trail, J.C.M., D'Ieteren, G.D.M.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1990
Subjects:
cattle
west african shorthorn cattle
trypanotolerance
trypanosomiasis
ndama cattle
glossinidae
pest control
disease control
trypanosoma congolense
vaccination
trypanocides
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/33164
Summary:Discusses trypanotolerance in cattle and prospects for the control of trypanosomiasis by selective breeding in Africa. Looks into methods available for control including tsetse control, drugs & vaccination and discusses constraints that limit the control. Also discusses prospects for future control. Includes data on mean parasitaemia score and packed red cell volume (PCV) of N'Dama and Boran cattle infected with Trypanosoma Congolense.

Similar Items