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The use of chemoprophylaxis in East African Zebu village cattle exposed to trypanosomiasis in Muhaka, Kenya

A study conducted to assess the efficacy of chemoprophylaxis for the improvement of the health and productivity of East African Zebu village cattle exposed to trypanosomiasis. Examines the cost-effectiveness of the treatment. Includes data on calf pre-weaning health and weight traits, weight traits...

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Main Authors: Maloo, S.H., Connor, R.J., Durkin, J.W., Kimotho, P., Maehl, J.H.H., Mukendi, F., Murray, M., Rarieya, J.M., Trail, J.C.M.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: ILCA/ILRAD 1988
Subjects:
zebu cattle
trypanosomiasis
chemoprophylaxis
prophylaxis
parasitaemia
animal health
productivity
weight
calves
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/49867
Summary:A study conducted to assess the efficacy of chemoprophylaxis for the improvement of the health and productivity of East African Zebu village cattle exposed to trypanosomiasis. Examines the cost-effectiveness of the treatment. Includes data on calf pre-weaning health and weight traits, weight traits of calves from 12-18 months of age, calf post-weaning health and weight traits, and breeding cow health and production traits - for the non-prophylactic and prophylactic groups.

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