June 2013

In-vitro efficacy evaluation of amitraz 0.025% and diazinon 0.06% against Rhipicephalus pulchellus and Amblyomma gemma in Borena pastoral area, Southern rangeland of Ethiopia

This study was conducted in Borena pastoral area, southern rangeland of Ethiopia to determine the in vitro efficacy of amitraz 0.025% and diazinon 0.06% against Rhipicephalus pulchellus and Amblyomma gemma using modified adult immersion. A total of 180 engorged adult female ticks (ninety ticks of each A. gemma and R. pulchellus species) were immersed in amitraz 0.025% or diazinon 0.06% at field recommended concentration...

Author(s): Eyob Eshetu, Getachew Dinede, Matios Lakew and Tadele Tolosa  

June 2013

Cryptosporidium oocysts in Anodonta sp. (bivalve mollusc) as indicators of pollution of Tiga Lake ecosystem in Kano State, Nigeria

Bivalve molluscs are filter feeders and can bioaccumulate oocysts of Cryptosporidium. Tiga Lake in Kano State Nigeria is used for recreational, domestic and agricultural purposes by humans and also serves as a source of drinking water for animals. Bivalve molluscs from the lake are consumed by people. This study was conducted to assess the occurrence of Cryptosporidium spp. in Tiga Lake using edible Anodonta sp., (fresh...

Author(s): Ebere V. Ugwoke, Jarleth U. Umoh, Emmanuel C. Okolocha and Idris A. Lawal  

June 2013

Two years impact of single praziquantel treatment on urinary schistosomiasis in the Barombi Kotto focus, South West Cameroon

To evaluate the impact of a single dose praziquantel on urinary schistosomiasis in the Barombi Kotto focus, urine samples were collected from 306 participants (279 school children and 27 volunteer parents) of the Barombi Kotto health area from May, 2007 to May, 2009 and were examined using the filtration technique. A malacological survey was conducted to identify and follow up the infection rates of the intermediate...

Author(s): L. Nkengazong, F. Njiokou and T. Asonganyi  

June 2013

Camel hydatidosis: Prevalence and economic significance in pastoral regions of Ethiopia

Camel hydatidosis was studied at Addis Ababa abattoir, Ethiopia to determine the prevalence and financial losses associated. From 501 camels slaughtered, 328 (65.47%) were found harboring hydatid cyst. The prevalence between females and males was statistically significant (2=35.74; P=0.000). Additionally, the disease was significantly different among the age groups (2=18.71; P=0.00) revealing higher prevalence in...

Author(s): Bayleyegn Gizachew, Fikadu Kibru and  Biruhtesfa Asrade