Journal of
Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

  • Abbreviation: J. Vet. Med. Anim. Health
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2529
  • DOI: 10.5897/JVMAH
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 413

Table of Content: May 2017; 9(5)

May 2017

Tsetse density and bovine trypanosomosis in selected sites of Konta, Ethiopia

A cross-sectional study was conducted in selected sites of Southern Nation, Nationalities and People Regional State (SNNPRS) of Konta, Ethiopia. The purposes of study were to determine the apparent density of tsetse flies and prevalence of bovine trypanosomosis. Ngu traps for entomological survey were deployed at grazing and watering points of animals in the village of Dolba (Kerara Peasants Association, PAS) and near...

Author(s): Anteneh Wondimu, Endeshaw Reta and Asnake Fekadu

May 2017

Gastrointestinal nematodes of small ruminants in Guto Gida District, East Wolloega, Ethiopia

A study by qualitative fecal examination of 384 fecal samples (201 sheep and 183 goats) was conducted from November 2011 to April 2012 with the objective to determine the major gastrointestinal (GIT) nematodes of small ruminants and their prevalence in sheep and goats in Guto Gida District. The study showed that 186 (92.5%) sheep and 150 (81.97%) goats were found to harbor eggs of GIT nematodes. Both sheep and goats...

Author(s): Anteneh Wondimu and Sagni Gutu

May 2017

Gastrointestinal nematodes of donkeys and horses in Gondar town northwest, Ethiopia

A study on the prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) nematodes of equines was conducted from November 2011 to April 2012 in Gondar town to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors. A total of 103 horses and 281 donkeys were examined coprologicaly for the presence of GI nematode eggs using flotation techniques. Coprological result indicated horses and donkey harbor one or more nematodes infection in the total...

Author(s): Anteneh Wondimu and Getachew Sharew

May 2017

Bovine dermatophytosis in Holeta agricultural research center, Ethiopia

A cross sectional study was conducted at Holeta agricultural research center to determine the prevalence of dermatophytosis. The overall prevalence of dermatophytosis in a total of 384 animals was 167 (43.49%), as determined by using direct microscopic examination and culture isolation. There was difference in dermatophytosis infection rates among the cattle breeds examined, the highest being 86.49% in 25% Boran (BO) X...

Author(s): Dechasa Terefe, Anteneh Wondimu and Abinet Teshome

May 2017

Prevalence of bovine brucellosis, tuberculosis and dermatophilosis among cattle from Benin’s main dairy basins

In order to determine the prevalence of bovine brucellosis, tuberculosis and dermatophilosis, a study was carried out in main dairy areas of Benin from April to September 2015. For brucellosis, 780 sera and 78 milk samples were analyzed by indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (iELISA). For tuberculosis, 780 cattle underwent a comparative intradermal tuberculin test and 78 milk samples were used for...

Author(s): Nestor Dénakpo Noudèkè, Gérard Dossou-Gbété, Charles Pomalégni, Serge Mensah, Luc Gilbert Aplogan, Germain Atchadé, Jacques Dougnon, Issaka Youssao, Guy Apollinaire Mensah and Souaïbou Farougou