Presence of Trypanosome Species and Anemic Status of Dogs in Zuru, Nigeria

Author:

Tono Rafi Rabecca1,Faleke Olufemi Oladayo2,Magaji Alhaji2,Alayande Musbaudeen Olayinka3,Fajinmi Akinyemi Olaposi4,Ibitoye Emmanuel Busayo5

Affiliation:

1. Zonal Veterinary Clinic, Zuru Kebbi State, Nigeria

2. Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

3. Department of Veterinary Entomology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

4. Nigeria Institute of Trypanosomosis and Onchocerciasis Research, Kaduna, Nigeria

5. Department of Theriogenology and Animal Production, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto, Nigeria

Abstract

Abstract The aim of this research is to study the presence and prevalence of trypanosome species in local dogs between January and July, 2010 in the Zuru area of Kebbi State, Nigeria.Standard trypanosome detection methods comprising of wet blood films, thin films and microhaematocrit centrifugation technique were used to detect trypanosomes; while the degree of anemia was determined through the use of FAMACHA® eye colour chart and packed cell volume values. A total of 567 dogs were enumerated in fourteen locations within the study area out of which 192 (33.7%) were randomly examined and 4 (2.08%) were positive for the presence of trypanosomes. All positive samples morphologically belong to the Trypanosoma brucei group. The obtained PCV values showed that 50 (26.04%) dogs were anemic, while the FAMACHA® detected anemia status of varying degrees in 104 (77%) sampled dogs.These findings are significant as this is the first time that the trypanosome infection will be reported in dogs from the study area. This study establishes the presence of Trypanosoma brucei group in the study area, which is of zoonotic and economic importance.

Publisher

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Skopje

Subject

General Veterinary

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