The Rhipicephalus microplus tick is a major economic and veterinary concern on livestock production in tropical regions of the world. In Côte d’Ivoire, this invasive and proliferating tick has occupied almost the entire territory. To assess the prevalence of tick-borne haemoparasites in cattle following this invasion, a parasitological study was carried out in 179 farms in 54 departments. Blood and tick samples were collected from 895 cattle over one year of age, with 5 individuals per farm. Ten tick species were identified, of which Rhipicephalus microplus the most found. Microscopic analysis of blood smears identified 3 tick-borne haemoparasites: Anaplasma marginale, Anaplasma centrale and Babesia bovis, with prevalences between 4% and 24% according to departments. Only the Southern, Central, and Northern zones were infested with tick-borne haemoparasites of cattle. The highest prevalence of Babesia bovis (8%) was found in the Southern zone. Agboville’s department was the most infested by A. marginale (24%) and B. bovis (20%). Parasitological analyses revealed a low prevalence of tick-borne haemoparasites in Côte d’Ivoire. A molecular study should be conducted to confirm these results.
Cattle Ticks and Risk Factors Related to Tick Infestation of Livestock in Per...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Tick-borne diseases are a global public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where most of the disease is caused by malaria and many other diseases of viral, parasitic or bacterial origin. This study aimed to identify the bovine tick's species in cattle farms and to determine possible risk factors related to tick infestation in Abidjan district and Azaguié commune. Thus, in July 2019, thirteen (13) herds distributed in these localities were visited for tick sampling and to conduct epidemiological investigations. At each visit, ticks were harvested from 15 cattle per herd. All the farms visited were infested with ticks. 96.92% of sampled animals had ticks. A total of 1796 ticks were collected of which 89.42% (1606) were adults, 10.41% (187) were pupae and 0.17% (3) was larvae. Two species of ticks have been identified, Amblyomma variegatum with 25% of the population and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus with 75%. 96% of the cattle were infested by ticks of the species R. (B.) microplus and 56% of the cattle were infested by ticks of the species A. variegatum. The co-infestation of cattle by the two identified species was 53%. The distribution of the sexes showed that in the species A. variegatum, males were more numerous (13.44% for males and 8.76% for females). However in the species R. (B.) microplus, females were more numerous (5.08% for males and 62.3% for females).The analysis of risk factors associated with tick infestation in cattle has shown that factors such as Undefined parks, Type of pasture, Training in the use of acaricides and Presence of wild animals contribute to major ectoparasite infestations in cattle. Tick samples collected from peri-urban farms in the district of Abidjan and the locality of Azaguié as part of this study, indicate that the relatively recent introduction of the species Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus presents a threat to animal and human health.
Seroprevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Traditional Goats Reared in N...Premier Publishers
This study aims at determining the prevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in goats reared traditionally in northern Côte d’Ivoire villages. For that, serum samples collected from 171 goats randomly selected from five localities in the Departement of Korhogo and tested the presence of anti-PPRV antibodies by a Competitive Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (c-ELISA). Overall, seroprevalence of PPR in the area was 36.26% (62/171). All the localities sampled had at least one PPR-positive animal. Age and sex of the animals were not significantly (p>0.05) associated with the infection; however, localities of sampled animals, showed significant (p<0.05) association with PPR virus-infection in goats. It is then concluded that there is high seroprevalence of PPR in traditional raised goats in northern Côte d’Ivoire. Therefore, vaccination campaigns against PPR are advocated to prevent the transmission and spread of PPR in the area.
Bats are often observed in the city of Ouagadougou; they are found in homes, offices and open spaces, especially under large trees. They are consumed as bushmeat and used by Traditional Medical Practitioners. In the context of re-emerging zoonosis, it is important to produce comprehensive knowledge about problematic species such as a bat. Then, the aim of this study is to produce reliable information about bat diversity and its distribution in the city of Ouagadougou. To achieve this goal, bats were captured in the city of Ouagadougou from July to November 2017 using a mist net in 15 stations. Eleven species belonging to nine genera and four families (Molossidae, Nyteridae, Pteropodidae and Vespertilionidae) have been inventoried. While Eidolon helvum is the most observable species in the city of Ouagadougou, Epomophorus gambianus, Scotophilus leucogaster and Nycticeinops schlieffenii are the most occurring species in samples. Kamboinse, Kossodo and Premier Ministère are the sites with the highest species diversity.
Hepatic and Rumenal Worms Infestations of Cattle in Vina Division (Adamawa – ...AI Publications
The main objective of this work is to describe a preliminary epidemiological account of major hepatic and rumenal distome worms of cattle in Vina Division, Adamawa Region of Cameroon. A total of 1361 cattle dung specimens and 450 blood samples were collected between April 2018 and March 2019 in 06 subdivisions within Vina Division. The dung and blood samples were placed in a cooler. The cooler was immediately transported to the medical and veterinary laboratory of Special Mission of tsetse fly Eradication where samples were kept cold at +4°C for at most 48 hours. The qualitative method of concentration of worm eggs by simple sedimentation was performed.Blood parameters were measured using a haematology automated system. Of the 1361 cattle dung specimens examined, 424 presented distome eggs giving a prevalence of 31.15 %.These were Fasciola gigantica, Paramphistomum daubneyi and Dicrocoelium hopes eggs.All cattle age groups were infected by worms. In terms of prevalence, medium cattle were found to be the most infected. In lean cattle the parasitic loads of F. gigantic and D. hopes were high and then decreased as the health of the animals improved. All cattle breeds were infected by at least one of the worm species. Bokolo and Djafoun were most infected by F. gigantica, while Holstein and Aku were more influence by P. daubneyi. Goudali breed is the one that has undergone the least parasitic pressure. Male cattle were more infected than females, but females exhibited higher mean intensity of infestation. Older cattle were more susceptible to F. gigantic and D. hopes infection while Adults were more infected by P. daubneyi. Whatever the parasite considered, parasitic load progressively increased with the age of the cattle. The number of cattle infected by P. daubneyi and D. hopeswas greater in the rainy season unlike F. gigantic infection which was more recurrent in the dry season. Mbe locality had a high prevalence of F. gigantica and P. daubneyi. However, Ngaoundere 1, 2 and 3 presented the highest mean intensities for all worm species. Prevalence and mean intensities of cattle have been more important in extensive livestock status. All the worms were encountered all year round, except for November and December 2018 where D. hopes was absent. Polyparasitic cases were observed. Nevertheless, bispecifics associations were most frequent. Mean Corpuscular Volume, Platelet Concentrations, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin, Total Leucocytes Count and Granulocytes mean values were higher in cattle with significant parasitic loads while Total Erythrocyte Count and Packed Cell Volume were low. Today, it is well established that distomatoses represent one of the major parasitoses of cattle in Vina Division of Cameroon.
Prevalence of Intestinal Helminths and Protozoa Parasites of Ruminants in Min...iosrjce
This study investigated the prevalence of intestinal helminths and protozoa parasites in ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) presented with diarrhea to a veterinary hospital in Minna, Nigeria between 2012-2013. Fecal samples were collected and examined for parasites. In 2012, 59.2% of samples were positive, compared to 82.7% in 2013. The most common parasites found across all years and species were Coccidia spp, Fasciola spp, and Ascaris spp. Higher prevalence was observed in 2013 possibly due to differences in climatic factors and management practices between the years. The study highlights the need for improved veterinary infrastructure, strategic deworming programs,
Prevalence of Intestinal Helminths and Protozoa Parasites of Ruminants in Min...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The journal provides a common forum where all aspects of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences are presented. The journal invites original papers, review articles, technical reports and short communications containing new insight into any aspect Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences that are not published or not being considered for publication elsewhere.
Sero prevalence of infectious bursal disease in backyard chickens at selected...Alexander Decker
This study examined the prevalence of infectious bursal disease (IBD) in backyard chickens in central Ethiopia by testing serum samples from 552 chickens. The results found that 83% of samples tested positive for IBD antibodies. Higher rates of infection were found in younger chickens aged 3-6 weeks (94.5% positive) and in crossbreed chickens (90.5% positive) compared to local breeds. The highest prevalence of IBD was detected in Wenji woreda at 92.1%. The study concludes that IBD is highly prevalent in backyard chicken populations in the study areas.
Hydatidosis of camels and cattle slaughtered in sokoto state, nothern nigeriaAlexander Decker
This study examined 189 camels and 285 cattle slaughtered in Sokoto, Nigeria to assess the prevalence of hydatidosis. The study found:
1. Hydatid cysts were found in 44.4% of camels and 1.8% of cattle examined, with the prevalence significantly higher in camels.
2. The majority of cysts in camels were found in the lungs (93.2%) while most cysts in cattle were found in the liver (80%).
3. Most cysts recovered from camels and cattle were small, and there was no association between cyst size and infected organ.
The results indicate hydatidosis is common in the study
Cattle Ticks and Risk Factors Related to Tick Infestation of Livestock in Per...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Tick-borne diseases are a global public health problem, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where most of the disease is caused by malaria and many other diseases of viral, parasitic or bacterial origin. This study aimed to identify the bovine tick's species in cattle farms and to determine possible risk factors related to tick infestation in Abidjan district and Azaguié commune. Thus, in July 2019, thirteen (13) herds distributed in these localities were visited for tick sampling and to conduct epidemiological investigations. At each visit, ticks were harvested from 15 cattle per herd. All the farms visited were infested with ticks. 96.92% of sampled animals had ticks. A total of 1796 ticks were collected of which 89.42% (1606) were adults, 10.41% (187) were pupae and 0.17% (3) was larvae. Two species of ticks have been identified, Amblyomma variegatum with 25% of the population and Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus with 75%. 96% of the cattle were infested by ticks of the species R. (B.) microplus and 56% of the cattle were infested by ticks of the species A. variegatum. The co-infestation of cattle by the two identified species was 53%. The distribution of the sexes showed that in the species A. variegatum, males were more numerous (13.44% for males and 8.76% for females). However in the species R. (B.) microplus, females were more numerous (5.08% for males and 62.3% for females).The analysis of risk factors associated with tick infestation in cattle has shown that factors such as Undefined parks, Type of pasture, Training in the use of acaricides and Presence of wild animals contribute to major ectoparasite infestations in cattle. Tick samples collected from peri-urban farms in the district of Abidjan and the locality of Azaguié as part of this study, indicate that the relatively recent introduction of the species Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus presents a threat to animal and human health.
Seroprevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants in Traditional Goats Reared in N...Premier Publishers
This study aims at determining the prevalence of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in goats reared traditionally in northern Côte d’Ivoire villages. For that, serum samples collected from 171 goats randomly selected from five localities in the Departement of Korhogo and tested the presence of anti-PPRV antibodies by a Competitive Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (c-ELISA). Overall, seroprevalence of PPR in the area was 36.26% (62/171). All the localities sampled had at least one PPR-positive animal. Age and sex of the animals were not significantly (p>0.05) associated with the infection; however, localities of sampled animals, showed significant (p<0.05) association with PPR virus-infection in goats. It is then concluded that there is high seroprevalence of PPR in traditional raised goats in northern Côte d’Ivoire. Therefore, vaccination campaigns against PPR are advocated to prevent the transmission and spread of PPR in the area.
Bats are often observed in the city of Ouagadougou; they are found in homes, offices and open spaces, especially under large trees. They are consumed as bushmeat and used by Traditional Medical Practitioners. In the context of re-emerging zoonosis, it is important to produce comprehensive knowledge about problematic species such as a bat. Then, the aim of this study is to produce reliable information about bat diversity and its distribution in the city of Ouagadougou. To achieve this goal, bats were captured in the city of Ouagadougou from July to November 2017 using a mist net in 15 stations. Eleven species belonging to nine genera and four families (Molossidae, Nyteridae, Pteropodidae and Vespertilionidae) have been inventoried. While Eidolon helvum is the most observable species in the city of Ouagadougou, Epomophorus gambianus, Scotophilus leucogaster and Nycticeinops schlieffenii are the most occurring species in samples. Kamboinse, Kossodo and Premier Ministère are the sites with the highest species diversity.
Hepatic and Rumenal Worms Infestations of Cattle in Vina Division (Adamawa – ...AI Publications
The main objective of this work is to describe a preliminary epidemiological account of major hepatic and rumenal distome worms of cattle in Vina Division, Adamawa Region of Cameroon. A total of 1361 cattle dung specimens and 450 blood samples were collected between April 2018 and March 2019 in 06 subdivisions within Vina Division. The dung and blood samples were placed in a cooler. The cooler was immediately transported to the medical and veterinary laboratory of Special Mission of tsetse fly Eradication where samples were kept cold at +4°C for at most 48 hours. The qualitative method of concentration of worm eggs by simple sedimentation was performed.Blood parameters were measured using a haematology automated system. Of the 1361 cattle dung specimens examined, 424 presented distome eggs giving a prevalence of 31.15 %.These were Fasciola gigantica, Paramphistomum daubneyi and Dicrocoelium hopes eggs.All cattle age groups were infected by worms. In terms of prevalence, medium cattle were found to be the most infected. In lean cattle the parasitic loads of F. gigantic and D. hopes were high and then decreased as the health of the animals improved. All cattle breeds were infected by at least one of the worm species. Bokolo and Djafoun were most infected by F. gigantica, while Holstein and Aku were more influence by P. daubneyi. Goudali breed is the one that has undergone the least parasitic pressure. Male cattle were more infected than females, but females exhibited higher mean intensity of infestation. Older cattle were more susceptible to F. gigantic and D. hopes infection while Adults were more infected by P. daubneyi. Whatever the parasite considered, parasitic load progressively increased with the age of the cattle. The number of cattle infected by P. daubneyi and D. hopeswas greater in the rainy season unlike F. gigantic infection which was more recurrent in the dry season. Mbe locality had a high prevalence of F. gigantica and P. daubneyi. However, Ngaoundere 1, 2 and 3 presented the highest mean intensities for all worm species. Prevalence and mean intensities of cattle have been more important in extensive livestock status. All the worms were encountered all year round, except for November and December 2018 where D. hopes was absent. Polyparasitic cases were observed. Nevertheless, bispecifics associations were most frequent. Mean Corpuscular Volume, Platelet Concentrations, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin, Total Leucocytes Count and Granulocytes mean values were higher in cattle with significant parasitic loads while Total Erythrocyte Count and Packed Cell Volume were low. Today, it is well established that distomatoses represent one of the major parasitoses of cattle in Vina Division of Cameroon.
Prevalence of Intestinal Helminths and Protozoa Parasites of Ruminants in Min...iosrjce
This study investigated the prevalence of intestinal helminths and protozoa parasites in ruminants (cattle, sheep, goats) presented with diarrhea to a veterinary hospital in Minna, Nigeria between 2012-2013. Fecal samples were collected and examined for parasites. In 2012, 59.2% of samples were positive, compared to 82.7% in 2013. The most common parasites found across all years and species were Coccidia spp, Fasciola spp, and Ascaris spp. Higher prevalence was observed in 2013 possibly due to differences in climatic factors and management practices between the years. The study highlights the need for improved veterinary infrastructure, strategic deworming programs,
Prevalence of Intestinal Helminths and Protozoa Parasites of Ruminants in Min...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science (IOSR-JAVS) is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by the International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR). The journal provides a common forum where all aspects of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences are presented. The journal invites original papers, review articles, technical reports and short communications containing new insight into any aspect Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences that are not published or not being considered for publication elsewhere.
Sero prevalence of infectious bursal disease in backyard chickens at selected...Alexander Decker
This study examined the prevalence of infectious bursal disease (IBD) in backyard chickens in central Ethiopia by testing serum samples from 552 chickens. The results found that 83% of samples tested positive for IBD antibodies. Higher rates of infection were found in younger chickens aged 3-6 weeks (94.5% positive) and in crossbreed chickens (90.5% positive) compared to local breeds. The highest prevalence of IBD was detected in Wenji woreda at 92.1%. The study concludes that IBD is highly prevalent in backyard chicken populations in the study areas.
Hydatidosis of camels and cattle slaughtered in sokoto state, nothern nigeriaAlexander Decker
This study examined 189 camels and 285 cattle slaughtered in Sokoto, Nigeria to assess the prevalence of hydatidosis. The study found:
1. Hydatid cysts were found in 44.4% of camels and 1.8% of cattle examined, with the prevalence significantly higher in camels.
2. The majority of cysts in camels were found in the lungs (93.2%) while most cysts in cattle were found in the liver (80%).
3. Most cysts recovered from camels and cattle were small, and there was no association between cyst size and infected organ.
The results indicate hydatidosis is common in the study
Determination of the Prevalence of Bluetongue Disease in Goats in Siirt Provi...AI Publications
Bluetongue disease is a disease caused by the bluetongue virus in the Orbivirus genus of the Reoviridae family. The disease can be transmitted by ticks, sperm and vertically but is mainly spread by the Culicoides type flies. While the disease is naturally observed in cattle and sheep, it is more rarely observed in goats. This study was carried out to determine the presence of bluetongue infection in goats raised in Siirt province serologically and to obtain information about its prevalence in the region. The material of the study consisted of a total of 372 goats over one year of age raised in Siirt province. For laboratory analyses, 5 ml blood samples were taken from the jugular vein of goats to tubes without anticoagulant. The samples were centrifuged at 3000 rpm for 10 minutes, and the sera were transferred to Eppendorf tubes and stored at -20 °C until analysis. The serum samples were analyzed by the ELISA (Thermo Scientific Multiskan Go) method using the commercial test kit (Bluetongue Virus VP7 Ab Test Kit, IDEXX). The results were evaluated as positive and negative. Of the 372 goats constituting the material of the study, 252 (67.74%) were seropositive and 120 (32.26%) were seronegative. As a result, in addition to measures for quarantine and vector control in the fight against the disease, it was concluded that vaccines specific to virus serotypes should be used and comprehensive and planned studies should be carried out in relation to the disease in the region and the country.
The Parity Rate of Indoor-Resting Adult Female Anopheles and Culex Mosquitoes...IJEAB
This study examined the parity rates of indoor-resting Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes collected from female hostels at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria. A total of 516 mosquitoes from 4 species were collected over 3 weeks. Culex quinquefasciatus was the most common species comprising 61.43% of the total, followed by Anopheles gambiae at 30.04%. The majority of mosquitoes collected were fed (42.05%) or gravid (15.12%). Parity rates were highest in C. quinquefasciatus (53.2%) and lowest in C. annulioris (0.5%). The high proportion of fed
The document summarizes a study on the prevalence and distribution of bovine cysticercosis in cattle slaughtered at Ghimbi municipal abattoir, Ethiopia from October 2008 to February 2009. The following key points are made:
- The overall prevalence of cysticercosis was found to be 4.5% (18/400 cattle). The highest prevalence was from Ghimbi at 3.5% and the lowest was from Haru at 0%.
- The cysts were mostly found distributed in the heart (44.4%), triceps muscle (38.9%), and masseter muscle (22.2%).
- The prevalence varied between the origin of the animals, being
FMD is a major problem in Nigeria, where serotypes O, A, and SAT 2 circulate. Between 2007-2009, 48 samples from 10 reported outbreaks tested positive for FMD, with 36 being typed as O (4.2%), A (52.1%), and SAT 2 (18.7%). Sequence analysis showed the viruses were closely related to isolates from Sudan and other neighboring countries. Controlling FMD in Nigeria relies on improved quarantine, movement controls, and vaccinations, but vaccines have limitations in hot climates with poor cold chain infrastructure. More comprehensive surveillance is needed to understand the FMD situation in Nigeria.
Prevalence of Coccidiosis in Back Yard Chicken in and Around DebereTabere Tow...CrimsonpublishersCJMI
Prevalence of Coccidiosis in Back Yard Chicken in and Around DebereTabere Town, South Gondar Zone, Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia by Temesigen W Molla in Cohesive Journal of Microbiology & Infectious Disease
Molecular Identification of Bulinus Species in Ogun State, South-West Nigeria...AI Publications
The study considers the distribution of a small sample of 100 Bulinus snails, across 8 localities within Ogun State, Nigerian. Snails were identified using a molecular method of fragment and restriction profiles obtained from ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (its) amplicons. The results showed that the majority of Bulinus samples tested belonged to the species Bulinustruncatus while only one was Bulinusglobosus. The use of Rsa1 restriction endonuclease to cleave the ribosomal its of Bulinus, as a method of species identification, was adopted for the majority of samples, this being a quicker and cheaper method better suited to small laboratory environments. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the schistosome Dra1 repeat within each of the collected Bulinus samples was employed to determine the extent and distribution of infected snails within the sample areas. Successful amplification of the Dra1 repeat demonstrated that 23% of snails were infected with schistosome
This study determined the seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in and around Bahir Dar, Ethiopia from 2008-2009. A total of 500 serum samples from sheep and goats were tested using the Rose Bengal plate test and complement fixation test. The overall prevalence of brucellosis was 1.2% by the Rose Bengal plate test and 0.4% by the complement fixation test. All positive samples by complement fixation test were from adult female goats. While the prevalence was low, the study concluded that brucellosis exists in the area and positive animals should be eliminated to control spread of the disease in small ruminants.
The purpose of the study was to know the conduct of pig farms, the state of cysticercosis and its consequences on the quality of production of pigs in N'Djamena, Chad. Three methods were used: (i) the transverse and retrospective survey for information related to the conduct and hygiene in 64 farms sampled in eight blocks belonging to three districts, (ii) the langueyage to observe cysts and (iii ) documentary investigation for total seizures in the slaughter house over six years. All farms had barns which were considered in good condition (66%). However, most of the farms (91%) did not practice permanent confinement. The majority (81%) accounted for two per day of food distributions to pigs against three for the minority (19%). According to 64% of the farmers, 50% of citizens of their respective square have latrines. Of 861 pigs identified, 20% were examined and 9.7% were carriers of cysts. Carcasses at slaughter percentage seizures ranged from 2.5% to 5% depending on the year; an average of about 4% over six years. The prevalence of infestations remained generally lower than those observed in some cities of northern Cameroon. Losses were estimated to average 5,31,900 FCFA / year. Knowledge and practice of screening techniques for this disease by producers would minimize economic losses, improvement of production quality and avoiding human contamination. Further investigation seems necessary to highlight the animal health status and quality of pork production in this area.
This study assessed the prevalence of endoparasites in wild rodents captured in Kirimiri Forest, Embu County, Kenya between January and May 2016. A total of 355 rodents from 3 species were captured and examined. The overall endoparasite prevalence was higher in Rattus spp. at 61.67% compared to Mastomys spp. at 59.82% and Hylomyscus spp. at 36.51%. A total of 533 endoparasites from 7 genera were identified. The most prevalent was Asyphalia obvelata at 44.79%. Endoparasite prevalence was higher in male rodents and in areas with tea plantations. The
One Health research at ILRI to address neglected tropical diseases, zoonoses ...ILRI
Presentation by Hung Nguyen-Viet, Fred Unger, Hu Suk Lee, Johanna Lindahl, Thang Nguyen, Bernard Bett, Eric Fèvre, Sothyra Tum, Sinh Dang-Xuan, Arshnee Moodley and Delia Grace at a webinar by the One Health Collaborating Center Universitas Gadjah Mada, ‘World Zoonoses Day 2020: Lessons learned and future directions’, 7 July 2020.
Prevalence and associated risk factor of bovine calves coccidiosis in nekemt city, oromia, western ethiopia
Authors:Walkite Furgasa , Sosina Dawit , Shibiru Wako and Adisu Dube
Int J Biol Med Res. 2023; 14(4): 7660-7664 | Abstract | PDF File
Bovine anaplasmosis and tick borne pathogens in cattle of the galapagos islandNoor Zada
This summarizes a study that analyzed cattle on three Galapagos Islands for tick-borne pathogens. Blood samples from 395 cattle were tested by PCR for Anaplasma species and sequenced when positive. A. marginale was found to be widespread at a 100% herd prevalence and 93% within-herd prevalence, with older cattle more likely to be infected. A. platys-like strains were detected in 36.7% of positive samples by sequencing. No A. phagocytophilum was found. All ticks collected from cattle were identified as R. microplus, which tested positive for A. marginale, B. bigemina, B. theileri and a Francisella-like
Foot and mouth disease preventive and epidemiological aspectsBhoj Raj Singh
FMD: Menace in India
Discusses problems of FMD Control in India like:
Lack of faith in farmers and veterinarians that FMD can be controlled with vaccination (due to repeated failure of vaccines in quality and vaccination failures resulting in FMD outbreaks).
Lack of infrastructure facilities for maintaining the cold chain and efficient transport to the vaccination site.
Lack of human resources for handling/ vaccinating livestock.
Needs for further researches on diagnosis (Pen-side), disinfection, vaccines and vaccination (affording at least a year immunity, quality vaccine etc.) and control strategies.
No-timely investigation or excessively delayed investigation of FMD outbreaks especially those occurring after vaccination.
Transparency in vaccine quality monitoring and vaccine purchases.
Fear in veterinarians for reporting FMD in their area of operation.
False statistics of the disease and vaccination.
No legal punitive action against suppliers of substandard FMD vaccines even after the supply of multiple substandard batches of vaccine.
Agriculture, Health and Food-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases - Dr Joachim Otte, FAOLIDC
The document discusses the relationship between agriculture, health, and emerging zoonotic diseases. It notes that intensification of livestock production, human encroachment on wildlife habitats, and increased demand for meat have contributed to increased risk of disease transmission at the wildlife-livestock-human interface. The document also examines trends in disease emergence, including the large number of potential zoonotic viruses yet to be discovered. It argues that an integrated approach across disciplines is needed to address challenges at the agriculture-health nexus.
Study of the Seroprevalence of Anti-Leptospirosis Antibodies in Subjects in T...IIJSRJournal
Leptospirosis is a tropical and subtropical zoonotic disease culminating as a serious public health problem worldwide, apparently existing as co-infections with various other unrelated diseases, such as malaria. It is caused by spiral bacteria and the main vectors of which are rodents. These bacteria have various survival mechanisms in the environment allowing them to carry out their infectious cycle within their host organisms. The pathophysiological mechanisms pertaining to leptospirosis is still not understood in full and mis or underdiagnosed.
A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in three different localities in Niamey where respondents were screened for to demonstrate transmission to humans. Indirect ELISA method as a laboratory diagnostic or screening toll is used by utilizing leptospiral-specific IgG from serum samples of the respondents.
Results from the study showed that 11 people are found to be positive for leptospirosis (with a seroprevalence of 2.75%) with a strong tendency in the slaughterhouse workers which presents a fairly high risk compared to the other localities of the study. Indeed, the different areas/localities of this pilot study do not present the same level of risk because they are not subject to the same risk associated factors. In this vein, we have 87.6% of population exposed to the presence of rats, 48% are in contact with animals, 38.6% live in homes near water and 12.9% go swimming.
This study made it possible, on the one hand, to highlight the transmission of leptospirosis from animals to humans and, on the other hand, to draw attention to the involvement of the various identified risk factors.
The document discusses India's livestock population statistics and role of the livestock sector in the Indian economy. It notes that India has the largest populations of buffalo, cattle, sheep, goats, and is a top producer of milk, beef, and goat milk globally. However, it also faces challenges like low milk production per cow compared to global standards. The document outlines various animal disease control programs in India addressing diseases like foot and mouth, rinderpest, and peste des petits ruminants. It provides statistics on budgets for these programs and their goals of disease surveillance and vaccination efforts.
Animal Disease Control Programs in India.pptBhoj Raj Singh
India is a hyperendemic country for many animal diseases and zoonotic diseases. Every year billions of rupees are spent on disease control, surveillance, monitoring, and vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases. However, due to the failure of most animal disease control programs for one or other reasons India directly losses about 20 and 25 thousand crores annually due to endemicity of FMD & brucellosis, respectively. The presentation describes the pros and cons of different ongoing disease control programs going on in India.
Evolution and health status of Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) genetic res...Open Access Research Paper
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a foodstuff that plays a very important role for the world population. In Côte d’Ivoire, its production is estimated at 6.5 million tons after yam. With a view to preserving the genetic diversity of the cassava collection of the National Centre for Agronomic Research, several research projects have been carried out on the characterization (morphological, agronomic) and health status (diseases and pests) of the cassava genetic resources conserved in the station. The present study consisted in analysing the composition and evolution of cassava genetic resources and assessing the incidence of diseases and pests in 727 cassava accessions in the collection of the National Centre for Agronomic Research. After analysis, the collection contained a total of 759 accessions of which 32 had disappeared. Of this total, 603 accessions or 83% of the total were from Côte d’Ivoire, 104 or 14% from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture and 20 accessions or 3% from various origins. Referring to time and different agronomic research structures, the cassava collection had 106 accessions from 1953 to 1981 for the Office for Scientific and Technical Research Overseas, 101 accessions from 1982 to 1998 for the Savannah Institute and 520 accessions from 1998 to 2019 for the National Centre for Agronomic Research. It was found that the accessions from the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture were more resistant to virus than the accessions from the Côte d’Ivoire farmers’ environment. For mites, the attack was strong with 60% of the accessions.
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Community utilization and knowledge on the importance of Mangroves in Baranga...Open Access Research Paper
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Distribution of cattle tick-borne haemoparasites in 54 Departments of Côte d’Ivoire after the invasion of Rhipicephalus microplus
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RESEARCH PAPER OPEN ACCESS
Distribution of cattle tick-borne haemoparasites in 54
Departments of Côte d’Ivoire after the invasion of Rhipicephalus
microplus
Grace Rebecca Aké-Bogni*
¹, Yao Kouassi Patrick¹, Achi Yaba Louise2,3,5
,
Kouamé-Diaha Aimée4
1.
Université Félix Houphouet-Boigny, Cocody, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
2.
Ecole de Spécialisation en Elevage et des Métiers de la Viande, Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire
3.
Centre Suisse de Recherche Scientifique, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
4.
Institut Pasteur Côte d’Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
5.
Laboratoire National d'Appui au Développement Agricole, Bingerville, Côte d’Ivoire
Key words: Rhipicephalus microplus, Anaplasma marginale, Anaplasma centrale, Babesia bovis,
Côte d'Ivoire
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Abstract
The Rhipicephalus microplus tick is a major economic and veterinary concern on livestock production in tropical
regions of the world. In Côte d'Ivoire, this invasive and proliferating tick has occupied almost the entire territory.
To assess the prevalence of tick-borne haemoparasites in cattle following this invasion, a parasitological study
was carried out in 179 farms in 54 departments. Blood and tick samples were collected from 895 cattle over one
year of age, with 5 individuals per farm. Ten tick species were identified, of which Rhipicephalus microplus the
most found. Microscopic analysis of blood smears identified 3 tick-borne haemoparasites: Anaplasma
marginale, Anaplasma centrale and Babesia bovis, with prevalences between 4% and 24% according to
departments. Only the Southern, Central, and Northern zones were infested with tick-borne haemoparasites of
cattle. The highest prevalence of Babesia bovis (8%) was found in the Southern zone. Agboville’s department was
the most infested by A. marginale (24%) and B. bovis (20%). Parasitological analyses revealed a low prevalence
of tick-borne haemoparasites in Côte d'Ivoire. A molecular study should be conducted to confirm these results.
* Corresponding Author: Grace Rebecca Aké-Bogni gracerebeccabogni@yahoo.com
International Journal of Biosciences | IJB |
ISSN: 2220-6655 (Print) 2222-5234 (Online)
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Introduction
Ticks are obligate haematophagous acarines that
parasitize all class of vertebrates in all regions of the
world, particularly in Africa (Brites-Neto et al., 2015).
During their blood meal in a vertebrate host, they can
transmit a wide variety of pathogens (viruses, bacteria,
and protozoa) that can be the cause of several infectious
diseases (De La Fuente et al., 2017). In cattle, ticks are
the most important ectoparasites, with about 80% of
cattle globally infested (Kasozi et al., 2014).
The cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus is a major
threat to the improvement of livestock production,
which has an important economic impact in addition
to animal health issue, particularly under the tropics
(Hüe et al., 2016; Sato et al., 2020). In Brazil, the
cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus is distributed
throughout the country and it is estimated that 80%
of the national cattle herd is infested (Politi et al.,
2019). The economic loss caused by this tick is
estimated at about $3 billion per year to the Brazilian
cattle industry, representing 75% of the total
economic loss in this sector (Sato et al., 2020).
In West Africa, Rhipicephalus microplus was first
discovered in 2007 in southern Côte d'Ivoire (Madder
et al., 2007); then in Benin (Madder et al., 2012), and
more recently in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Togo
(Adakal et al., 2013). In Côte d'Ivoire, it has invaded
almost department now (Boka et al., 2017).
Rhipicephalus microplus is a serious threat to
livestock breeding in West Africa (Madder et al.,
2011). Thus, this tick is known to be the cause of the
increased prevalence of anaplasmosis and babesiosis
(Adjou Moumouni et al., 2018). Anaplasmosis,
babesiosis, and theileriosis are among the most
diagnosed tick-borne haemoparasitosis in sheep and
cattle in West Africa (Djakaridja et al., 2014). In the
North and South of Benin, the different prevalences
obtained in the cattle were 30.88% and 86.20% for B.
bovis and A. marginale, respectively. In Southwest
Burkina Faso, 57.24% of cattle were infected by A.
marginale and 12.52% by B. bovis (Biguezoton,
2016). In Côte d'Ivoire, A. marginale and B. bovis
were identified with prevalences of 76.94 and 45.83%
in the North and 55 and 59.43% in the Center of the
country (Djakaridja et al., 2014; Yéo et al., 2017a).
Diagnosis of haemoparasites relies primarily on
microscopy for its low cost and broad-spectrum
(trypanosoma, anaplasma, babesia, etc.) (Djakaridja
et al., 2014; Ganguly et al., 2020). Therefore, this
study was conducted to assess the level of infection of
cattle by tick-borne haemoparasites using microscopy
technic, following the colonization of the entire
country by R. microplus. Specifically, it was to:
(i) Determine tick species and their intensity per
animal;
(ii) Determine the distribution of tick-borne
haemoparasites in cattle;
Material and methods
Study areas
This study was conducted in 59 localities of 54
departments in Côte d’Ivoire from April 2014 to May
2015 exclusively during the rainy season. Côte
d’Ivoire is a West Africa country, located between
latitudes 5° and 11°N, and longitudes 3° and 9°W.
The climate is hot with average monthly temperature
from 24-28°C and monthly rainfall from 10-230mm.
The North of the country has one short rainy season
from the beginning of June to the end of September,
with a high precipitation in August.
The Central and Southern regions have two rainy and
two dry seasons per year. The main rainy season in
the Centre goes from March to the end of June, and
the short, from September to October. In the South,
the main rainy season goes from April to the end of
July, and the shorter rainy from the beginning of
October to the end of November (Fig 1).
Fig. 1. Average monthly temperature and rainfall for
Ivory Coast from 1900 to 2012 (Boka et al., 2017).
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Sampling
The sampling method was carried out with the
assistance of the “Ministère des Ressources Animales
et Halieutiques” (MIRAH) according to the
administrative division (Fig 2) consisting of 19
regional departments subdivided into 77
departments. The regions have been divided into 6
geographical areas (South-East, South-West, Centre,
North, North-East, and North-West) according to
cattle density. The sample size was calculated
according to the following formula (Thrusfield et al.,
2018): 𝑛 =
(𝑍²×𝑝(1−𝑝)×𝑐)
𝑑²
Where Z=1,96; d=5% absolute precision, p=77%
known prevalence, and c=3 the correction coefficient
considering the three main zones of Côte d'Ivoire
(North, Center, and South). The total number of cattle
in the study was estimated at 895 with n=816.
Therefore, a total of 895 bovines from 54
departments and 179 farms were randomly selected in
the six livestock area using a database of farms listed
by MIRAH regional offices (Fig 2).
A total of 150 cattle were sampled in each livestock
area, except in the Northeast zone where 145 cattle
were sampled. Ticks and blood samples were
collected from cattle aged at least one year. Blood
samples were collected from the cattle’s auricular
vein. Samples were collected during the colder times
of the day, either early in the morning before the
departure of the animals to the pasture or at least one
week after the last acaricide treatment.
Fig. 2. Location of departments visited for the country-wide survey of Côte d’Ivoire. Software QGIS version
2.16.0 ̏ Nodebo ̋ (QGIS development team).
After immobilising the animal, blood samples were
collected from the auricular vein of cattle at least one
year old at a rate of 5 individuals per farm. Blood
collected in a hematocrit tube was used to realize
blood smears, thick drops, and confetti for each cattle
according OMS (2015). Tick species were collected for
10 minutes, according Socolovschi et al. (2008).
The farms were georeferenced using a Garmin
GPSMAP 64-Multicolored GPS. Farmers provide
information from a questionnaire that to capture
farm animal details (the number of animals according
to sex, breeding system and nature of the last
treatment, farmers' perception of ticks, and their
resistance to acaricides).
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Parasitological examination
Blood smears and thick drops were taken according to
the method published by the OMS, 2015.
Parasitological analyses were carried out under an
optical microscope at x100 magnification after
staining with 10% Giemsa. The species and
developmental stage of all collected ticks were
identified using a stereomicroscope (80-fold
magnification), following identification standards
(Walker et al., 2003; Madder et al., 2012).
Data analysis
The Microsoft ACESS database software was used to
enter the data that was extracted to the Microsoft
EXCEL spreadsheet software. Firstly, the average
parasite intensity (Ip) of the tick species was
calculated using the software (STATA version 14)
using the following formula: Ip= ni/N; where ni is the
total number of individuals of a tick species and N is
the number of infested cattle in the total sample. Also,
the ANOVA test was carried out to compare the
different parasite intensities of each species in the
different livestock areas. Then the prevalence of the
identified haemoparasites was calculated and the
confident intervals were performed. Finally, QGIS
version 2.16.0 software was used to map the
distribution and prevalence of the haemoparasites.
Results and discussion
Tick species collected and parasite intensity per bovine
In total, 24.031 ticks of three genus were collected
and identified. These were Rhipicephalus (including
those of the subgenus Boophilus), Amblyomma and
Hyalomma. A total of 15.575 ticks of the subgenus
Rhipicephalus (Boophilus), representing approximately
65% ticks was collected. A total of 10 species of ticks
were identified. These are: Rhipicephalus senegalensis,
Rhipicephalus sanguineus, Rhipicephalus lunulatus,
Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus or R. microplus,
Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) decoloratus or R.
decoloratus, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus or R.
annulatus, Rhipicephalus (B.) geigyi or R. geigyi,
Hyalomma truncatum and Hyalomma marginatum
rufipes. R. microplus has been the main species with
15,291 specimens, which represented 98.2% of all
species of subgenus Boophilus and 63.6% of all
collected ticks.
The distribution of parasite intensity in the livestock
areas was statistically significant for four species. These
were A. variegatum (F=56.5; p<0.001), R. microplus
(F=22.04; p<0.001), R. annulatus (F=3.05; p=0.022)
and R. senegalensis (F=3.2; p<0.001). Two ticks
species were the most infesting to livestock and were
reported in all livestock areas. These are R. microplus,
the majority species, followed by A. variegatum. The
highest parasite infestations by R. microplus were
found in the south and center of the country. In the
South of the country, 84% of cattle were infested with
41.86 ±77.08 ticks/cattle and in the Center, 99.33% of
cattle have 34.17±31.99 ticks/cattle. In the case of A.
variegatum, the Northern zone was the most infested.
A total of 89.33% of cattle were infested with 26.16
±23.8 ticks (Table 1).
Table 1, Parasite intensity per bovine in Côte d'Ivoire.
Centre (N=150) North (=150) Northeast (N=145) Northwest (N=150) South (N=150)
Southwest
(N=150)
n Means SD n Means SD n Means SD n Means SD n Means SD n Means SD F P
A. variegatum 93 6.12 ±8.12 134 26.16 ±23.8 127 5 ±4.3 131 7.56 ±4.99 114 14.02 ±15.94 115 4.5 3.81 56.5 0
R. (B.)
annulatus
37 1.84 ±1.21 4 1.75 ±0.96 1 1 0 0 0 0 30 5.93 ±7.79 3 1 0 3.05 0.022
R. (B.) geigyi 5 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 6 1 0 2 1 0
R. (B.)
microplus
149 34.17 ±31.99 83 11.51 ±18.83 88 5.32 ±5.85 91 3.89 ±3.07 126 41.86 ±77.08 113 6.39 ±6.98 22.04 0
R. (B.) deco 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1.75 ±0.96 109 6.27 ±6.88 1.4 0.357
H. truncatum 0 0 0 29 1.93 ±1.33 5 1.6 ±0.89 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.54 0.657
H. m. rufipes 0 0 0 20 1 20 1 0 5 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0.37 0.775
R. sanguineus 0 0 0 8 116.83 ±95.64 1 0 2 2 ±1.41 0 0 0 0 0 1.81 0.225
R.
senegalensis
5 1.4 ±0.89 5 2.4 ±1.14 0 0 5 1 0 10 81.6 0 0 0 0 3.2 0
R. lunulatus 10 1 0 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.7 0.199
N = number of cattle; n = number of infested cattle.
Ten species of ticks belonging to three genus were
identified. These are Amblyomma spp., Hyalomma
spp., and Rhipicephalus spp. However, Diaha-
Kouamé (2017) identified in addition to the ten
species H. m. marginatum and H. impressum in the
North-East Ivorian Transhumance Corridor (NITC).
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This difference could be explained by the fact that this
was a longitudinal study over two years in the NITC. The
NITC is an area with an intense flow of transhumant
herds during the dry season and therefore an exchange
of ectoparasites (Diaha-Kouamé, 2017).
In terms of parasite intensity, Rhipicephalus
microplus was the most infesting tick and present in
all livestock areas. Since the accidental introduction
of Rhipicephalus microplus in Côte d'Ivoire, its
overplanted Amblyomma variegatum, a potential
cowdriosis vector that was more abundant in West
Africa (Madder et al., 2007). Rhipicephalus
microplus is a serious threat to livestock breeding in
West Africa (Madder et al., 2011). This tick is invasive
and has the ability to compete and establish itself at
the expense of other native Rhipicephalus species (R.
B. geigyi, R. B. decoloratus et R. B. annulatus)
(Madder et al., 2011; Touré et al., 2012; Boka et al.,
2017). The highest infestations were in the South and
the Center of the country. Indeed, the introduction of
this species seems to have been made between 2002
and 2004 cattle imported from Brazil (Madder et al.,
2011) in the South of Bingerville and the Center of
Toumodi and Dabakala (Boka et al., 2017). Also, the
highest intensity of infestation was recorded in the
southern zone due to the cattle breeds collected from
the dairy eco-farms in the town of Azaguié (Agboville
department). These farms contain exotic Montbeliard
and Hostein crossbred cattle. These breeds are more
susceptible to tick and tick-borne haemoparasites
infestations than the local breeds (Simuunza et al.,
2011; Adjou Moumouni et al., 2018). The standard
deviation for the southern livestock area is very high
(±77.1) due to the disproportionate number of ticks
on cattle on some farms visited. Indeed, while the
parasite intensity was 41.8 Tick/cattle in 10 minutes,
some cattle had up to 515 and 171 adult ticks
respectively on a farm in Azaguié and Bingerville.
This high parasite intensity of R. microplus in the
south and north is expected to lead to increased
prevalences of anaplasmosis and babesiosis in these
areas. This has been observed in South Africa, where
invasive waves of this tick have been accompanied by
outbreaks of the pathogen B. bovis. Similarly, in
Brazil, the invasion of R. microplus has generated a
high prevalence of B. bigemina and B. bovis in cattle
(Zeman and Lynen, 2006; Biguezoton et al., 2016).
Prevalence and spatial distribution of tick-borne
haemoparasites
Prevalence and spatial distribution of tick-borne
haemoparasites according to the department
Three tick-borne haemoparasites i.e. Anaplasma
centrale, Anaplasma marginale, and Babesia bovis has
been identified. The prevalence of the three tick-borne
haemoparasites ranged from 4 to 24%. The Northern
and Central area of the country recorded low
prevalences (~10%) for all haemoparasites. B. bovis and
A. marginale were the most haemoparasites. In
addition, their presence was reported in six
departments. B. bovis and A. marginale recorded the
highest prevalence in the department of Agboville, 20%
and 24% repectively (Fig. 3, Fig.4 and Fig. 5).
Fig. 3. Prevalence of A. marginale in Côte d’Ivoire.
Software QGIS version 2.16.0 ̏ Nodebo ̋ (QGIS
development team).
Fig. 4. Distribution and prevalence of B. bovis in
Côte d’Ivoire. Software QGIS version 2.16.0 ̏ Nodebo ̋
(QGIS development team).
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Fig. 5. Prevalence of A. centrale in Côte d’Ivoire.
Software QGIS version 2.16.0 ̏ Nodebo ̋ (QGIS
development team).
Prevalence of tick-borne haemoparasites according
to livestock area
Three of the six livestock areas registered the
presence of tick-borne haemoparasites in cattle: these
were the North, the South, and the Center.
The South was the most infested by B. bovis (8%). A.
marginale was found in the South-eastern (4,7%),
Central (1,3%), and Northern areas (2%), whereas B.
bovis was observed only in the South-eastern area
(8%). A. centrale was found in the Central (1,3%) and
Northern zone (1,3%) (Table 2).
Table 2. Prevalence of tick-borne haemoparasites according to farming areas in Côte d'Ivoire.
Center (N=150) North (N=150) Northeast (N=145) Northwest (N=150) South (N=150) Southwest (N=150)
Haemoparasites n % (CI) n % (CI) n % (CI) n % (CI) n % (CI) n % (CI)
B. bovis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 8(4.2-13.6) 0 0
A. centrale 2 1.3 (0.2-4.7) 2 1.3 (0.2-4.7) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A. marginale 2 1.3 (0.2-4.7) 4 2.7 (0.7-6.7) 0 0 0 0 7 4.7 (1.9-9.4) 0 2 (0-2.4)
In the present study, three tick-borne
haemoparasites of cattle belonging to two genus
were identified from optical microscopy in 54
departments of the country. These are A. centrale,
A. marginale, and B. bovis with low prevalence.
These tick-borne haemoparasites are known to be
transmitted by species of the genus Rhipicephalus,
Amblyomma and Hyalomma. (Ziam et al., 2016)
also identified in Côte d'Ivoire (Achi et al., 2012;
Boka et al., 2017; Diaha-Kouamé, 2017).
These three species of tick-borne haemoparasites
were also identified by several authors including Yéo
et al. (2017a) and Achi et al. (2012) in Côte d'Ivoire.
However, in addition to these three species, Achi et
al. (2012) identified in the North of the country B.
bigemina and Theileria spp. The absence of B.
bigemina is explained by the fact that it is
transmitted mainly by R. annulatus, which is now
practically replaced by R. microplus. Also, B.
bigemina is less present in the blood capillaries
unlike B. bovis (Thompson and Goodrich, 2018).
The absence of Theileria spp. could be due to the
fact that the samples were collected during the rainy
season, a period unfavorable to the development of
its vector (Laamari et al., 2012).
The low prevalence of tick-borne haemoparasites is
explained by the treatment and prophylaxis of
trypanosomes and tick-borne haemoparasites
monitored by farmers (MIRAH 2014). Anti-parasitic
agents used by farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, such as
diminazene aceturate, are effective against
trypanosomes and Babesia (Yéo et al., 2017ba;
Matovu et al., 2020).
Also, the use of antibiotics such as tetracyclines by
farmers would be at the basis of the reduction of the
prevalence of anaplasmosis in cattle (Yeo et al., 2017b;
Politi et al., 2019). Thus, these different treatments
would have contributed to reduce the parasitaemia rate
of haemoparasites in the blood of cattle and make them
undetectable by light microscopy. Blood smears and
thick drops can be used for acute infection, but they do
not allow the detection of healthy carriers, whose
parasitemia is too low to be detected (Ganguly et al.,
2020). In this case, molecular biology techniques must
be used (Ganguly et al., 2020).
The highest prevalences of B. bovis and A. marginale
were observed in Agneby-Tiassa region, in the
Southeast of the country, precisely in the locality of
Azaguié. Indeed, in the Southeast region, a large
population of R. microplus, the main vector of
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A. marginale and B. bovis has been recorded in the
Agneby-Tiassa Region (73%) including 64% of the
municipality of Azaguié (Boka et al., 2017). The
Northern and the Southern parts of the country
observed prevalences less than 10% for all
haemoparasites in the different departments. These
low prevalences in the North due to a low population
of R. microplus are in this area. The population of R.
(B.) microplus identified in the Northern part of the
country by Boka et al. (2017) was 10%. However, in
the Central part of the country, Boka et al. (2017)
identified R. (B.) microplus at the level of 50%.
According to this high prevalence of R. (B.) microplus
in the central part, the prevalence of these three tick-
borne haemoparasites was expected to be high. This
may be due to the different breeds of cattle found in
these areas. The cattle herd in the Center is mostly
made up of taurines, which are more resistant to
hemoparasite infestations than zebus, which are in
the majority in the North (MIRAH, 2014).
Three of the six livestock areas registered the
presence of tick-borne haemoparasites in cattle: the
north, the central, and the south part of the country.
The studies of Boka et al. (2017) showed more than
100 individuals of this tick in most of the farms in
these areas. The highest prevalence was obtained by
B. bovis only in the southern livestock zone (8%).
However, several authors have identified it in the
central and northern parts of the country (Achi et al.,
2012; Djakaridja et al., 2014; Yéo et al., 2017a). As for
A. marginale, it is the most common species of
livestock and agro-ecological areas. This can be
explained by the fact that biological transmission of
A. marginale is ensured by about twenty species of
ticks including those belonging to the genus
Rhipicephalus, and Hyalomma in tropical regions
(Silaghi et al., 2017). Also, Anaplasma marginale is
transmitted via several other ways, including the
transplacental ways and the mechanical ways: by
biting Diptera and sharp objects (Ringo et al., 2018).
Conclusion
This study is the first to provide an overview of the
level of infection of tick-borne haemoparasites in
cattle over the same period and across 54
Departments of the Country. Rhipicephalus microplus
was more common in all livestock areas. The highest
infestations were in the South and the Center of the
Country with infestation intensities of 41.86
ticks/cattle and 34.17 ticks/cattle respectively. Also,
three tick-borne hemoparasites of livestock were
identified in three livestock areas in Côte d'Ivoire with
low prevalences: Anaplasma centrale, Anaplasma
marginale and Babesia bovis. The three infected
livestock areas are North, South and Central.
Anaplasma marginale and B. bovis are the most
infective haemoparasites with a reported presence in
six departments of the country. The department of
Agboville was the most infested by A. marginale (24%)
and B. bovis (20%).
Recommendation
Thus, it would be interesting to evaluate the
prevalence of these tick-borne haemoparasites with a
more sensitive method (PCR) to certify its results.
Acknowledgements
Our sincere thanks go first and foremost to the
‘‘Programme d'Appui Stratégique à la Recherche
Scientifique’’ (PASRES) and the Union Économique
et Monétaire Ouest-Africaine (UEMOA) through the
Regional project of Fight-Against-Tick Rhipicephalus
(Boophilus) microplus and for the financing of this
study. Secondly, we are grateful to the Centre Suisse
de Recherche Scientifique (CSRS) in Côte d'Ivoire and
the International Research Development Center on
farming in Sub-humid Areas (CIRDES) in Burkina
Faso for their technical assistance. And finally, we
would like to thank KANDE Souleymane, BABA
Ouattara, AKOTO Rita Prisca, and KOFFI Kolou Alla
Serge Landry for their assistance rendered during the
samples collection and laboratory analysis.
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