IJVPH

Bovine Trypanosomosis and Its Control Challenges: A Critical Appraisal
Volume 10 | Issue 1 | June 2024
AUTHOR(S)
Mahendra Pal, Mengistu Kebenu, Tesfaye Rebuma, Mulugeta Tashoma, Surajit Baidya

ABSTRACT

Parasitic diseases are a significant cause of morbidity as well as mortality in humans and animals worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa suffers significant economic losses as a result of the parasitic disease bovine trypanosomosis. Different species of the flagellated unicellular protozoan parasite genus are responsible for the complex, chronic, and frequently fatal disease known as bovine trypanosomosis, which affects cattle. Although several mammal species can contract the disease, tsetse-transmitted trypanosomosis in cattle is particularly significant economically. The tsetse fly belt, which spans roughly the latitudes of 10°N and 20–30°S, is where trypanosomes, which are spread by tsetse flies, are endemic. The range of trypanosomosis is determined by the interaction of tsetse flies, parasites, domestic animals, and wild animals. Chancre, anemia, and tissue damage are characteristics found in the pathophysiology of African animal trypanosomosis. Trypanosomosis can be treated with trypanocidal drugs, including diminazine aceturate, homidium bromide, and homidium chloride. In enzootic nations, trypanosomosis is controlled through tsetse fly population management, prophylactic therapy, careful husbandry of animals at risk, and the use of trypanotolerant animals. Control and prevention of trypanosomosis are facing challenges due to the limitations of vector control activities, the development of drug resistance, and the wildlife reservoir hosts. The objective of this review is to review the current information on bovine trypanosomosis and its control challenges. Thus, it is recommended that, to overcome the control challenge, a strategic control strategy for trypanosomosis that focuses on vector control and chemotherapy be improved. Training should be given from time to time for animal health professionals and owners on bovine trypanosomosis, trypanocidal drug usage, and control information.

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https://doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.10.1.2024.12-19
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Citation: Pal M, Kebenu M, Rebuma T, Tashoma M, Baidya S. Bovine Trypanosomosis and Its Control Challenges: A Critical Appraisal. Indian Journal of Veterinary Public Health. 2024; 10(1): 12-19.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62418/ijvph.10.1.2024.12-19