Veterinary Science & Technology

Alemu Hamsho

Publications

• Research Article
  A Cross-Sectional Study of Bovine Babesiosis in Teltele District, Borena Zone, Southern Ethiopia
  Author(s): Alemu Hamsho, Gebregergs Tesfamarym, Gurara Megersa and Mulisa MegersaAlemu Hamsho, Gebregergs Tesfamarym, Gurara Megersa and Mulisa Megersa
  
  A cross-sectional study was conducted from November, 2013 to April, 2014 to assess the prevalence of bovine babesiosis in Teltele District, North West Borena Zone, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 384 blood samples were collected from ear vein of cattle from four peasant associations (PAs). In this study the overall prevalence of bovine babesiosis was found 16.9% (65/384) using microscopic examination of Geimsa stained blood smear. Significant variation was observed among study areas (P<0.01). Four PAs were assessed and the lowest prevalence was recorded in Fulotole (9.4%) followed by Hatuse (13.6%), Kulcha (18.2%) while the highest was recorded in Billa kebele (27.85%). Higher prevalence was recorded in female (17.5%) than male (16.3%) with significant difference (P<0.05). Age wise prevalence showed the highest prevalence among old animals (23.5%) foll.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000230

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