Research Article
Testing for Trypanosomes in Sheep and Cattle, Slaughtered at Kwatta- Awka and Amansea Abattoirs in Anambra State, Nigeria
Anameze Chioma Irene*
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, September 2025
Pages:
42-47
Received:
7 April 2025
Accepted:
18 April 2025
Published:
2 September 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.bs.20251103.11
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Abstract: Trypanosomes are haemoflagellates that live in the blood and tissues of their hosts. Trypanosomiasis ruminates with a great influence on animal production it is a major disease affecting food security and healthy living for human in sub-Saharan Africa. This study examined 1,215 animals (942 sheep and 273 cattle) for the presence of trypanosomes. The animals were from the 2 Anambra State Owned abattoirs located in Kwatta-Awka and Amansea. The animals used for the study were sourced from Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Taraba States of Nigeria. Blood sample were collected from each animal at the points of slaughters and examined using the buffy coat technique and Leishman Stained thick film for trypanosome identification. Packed cell volume (PVC) determination was conducted to assess the level of anaemia. Result indicated that 25 animals (23 cattle and 2 sheep) were infected. The overall trypanosome infection rate is 3.4%. The trypanosomes observed were Trypanosoma congolense, Trypanosoma brucei and Trypanosoma vivax. In addition, the results of this study has shown that sources of livestock slaughtered at various abattoirs can be useful indicator in quantifying the risk of contacting and spreading trypanosomiasis. Public enlightenment and awareness creation among herders at the grass root level is recommended for effective management and complete control of animal human transmission of the disease.
Abstract: Trypanosomes are haemoflagellates that live in the blood and tissues of their hosts. Trypanosomiasis ruminates with a great influence on animal production it is a major disease affecting food security and healthy living for human in sub-Saharan Africa. This study examined 1,215 animals (942 sheep and 273 cattle) for the presence of trypanosomes. Th...
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