Publications by authors named "Saifemichael Ushecho"
Parasitol Res
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Animal trypanosomosis is a major livestock disease in Ethiopia, affecting animal productivity and transportation, and this study assesses its prevalence and related factors in the Sidama region across different seasons.
- - The study involved analyzing blood samples from 964 cattle and using NGU traps for tsetse fly investigations, revealing an overall trypanosomosis prevalence of 9%, with notable variations between districts and coat colors of the cattle.
- - Results indicated that infected cattle had significantly lower packed cell volume (PCV) compared to uninfected ones, and the majority of infections were caused by Trypanosoma congolense, highlighting the disease's impact on livestock health and productivity.
