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Trypanosomiasis in N'Dama cattle in Zaire and its effects on their health and production

Reports the prevalence, species and intensity of trypanosome infections over a 3 year period for N'Dama cattle managed on Mushie Ranch, Zaire. Presents the effects of the trypanosome infections on blood packed cell volume reproductive performance and liveweights.

Main Authors: Mulungo, M., D'Ieteren, G.D.M., Feron, A., Itty, P., Maehl, H.M., Nagda, S.M., Paling, R.W., Rarieya, J.M., Thorpe, W.R., Trail, J.C.M.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: OAU/STRC 1988
Subjects:
n'dama cattle
trypanosomiasis
animal health
animal performance
reproductivity
live weight
calving interval
parturition
birth weight
disease prevalence
cows
calves
trypanosoma vivax
trypanosoma congolense
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/51273
Summary:Reports the prevalence, species and intensity of trypanosome infections over a 3 year period for N'Dama cattle managed on Mushie Ranch, Zaire. Presents the effects of the trypanosome infections on blood packed cell volume reproductive performance and liveweights.

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