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

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.

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

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OAU/STRC

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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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n'dama cattle, trypanosomiasis, animal health, animal performance, reproductivity, live weight, calving interval, parturition, birth weight, disease prevalence, cows, calves, trypanosoma vivax, trypanosoma congolense