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Effect of trypanosome infection on livestock health and production in Togo

The prevalence, species and intensity of trypanosome parasitaemia in different livestock species, breeds, age groups and management systems are reported from Togo for trypanosotolerant sheep and goats in the Sokode area. The effects of these trypanosome parasitaemias on health and production traits...

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Main Authors: Defly, A., Awuome, K., Bokovi, K., D'Ieteren, G.D.M., Grundler, G., Handlos, Michael, Itty, P., Leak, S.G.A., Maehl, J.H.H., Mawuena, K., Morkramer, G., Nagda, S.M., Paling, R.W., Rarieya, J.M., Thorpe, W.R., Trail, J.C.M.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1988
Subjects:
togo
trypanosomiasis
animal health
cattle
sheep
goats
productivity
disease prevalence
parasitaemia
calving interval
lactation
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/50010
Summary:The prevalence, species and intensity of trypanosome parasitaemia in different livestock species, breeds, age groups and management systems are reported from Togo for trypanosotolerant sheep and goats in the Sokode area. The effects of these trypanosome parasitaemias on health and production traits in cattle and sheep are evaluated.

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