This document provides a review of the diagnostic and control challenges of major tick-borne diseases in cattle. It discusses several tick-borne pathogens that infect cattle including Babesia, Theileria, and Anaplasma species. New diagnostic techniques like PCR and improved serological tests have made it easier to diagnose and identify these pathogens. However, controls have primarily relied on acaricide use to control tick vectors, which can be ineffective and lead to acaricide resistance. More sustainable approaches that integrate control methods are needed.
Toxocara vitulorum infection has been reported to have a cosmopolitan distribution in whole of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world with a moderate, continental climate. Parasitic diseases of dairy animals are a universal problem and considered one of the major obstacles in health and production performance of animals. Retarded growth, poor production of milk, meat, poor quality of skin and hides are known harmful effects of parasitic infections in bovines. This study was aimed to determine prevalence of Toxocara vitulorum in Ambo area Sankalefaris peasant association in cattle of different Age and sex group. Across sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of bovine ascariasis infection on 243 animals in Senkale Faris peasant association in Ambo district west Shewa zone. To achieve this; floatation techniques was employed. Based on this method about the overall prevalence was 243(63%) of which ages, and sex was a determinant factor Toxocara vitulorum. The known prevalence with age and sex category was <3 month,122(68%), 3-6 month, 70(61%), 6 month 30(12.3%) and 1 year 21(8.6%) p-value 0.000, from this we can say age of cattle has highly significant on enhancing the disease. In conclusion the result of the present study has revealed that there is high prevalence of ascariasis in calves, hence, appropriate treatment, control and owner’s awareness, should be implemented so that to increase the productivity of
cattle’s in the study area.
This document discusses brucellosis, a globally important zoonotic bacterial disease. It is caused by Brucella species and transmitted from animals to humans through contact or consumption of infected animal products like unpasteurized milk. In animals it causes reproductive issues like abortion. In humans it causes non-specific flu-like symptoms. Diagnosis involves isolating the bacteria or detecting antibodies. Treatment is difficult due to antibiotic resistance. It has significant public health and economic impacts especially in developing countries where control measures are not well implemented.
Foot and mouth disease preventive and epidemiological aspectsBhoj Raj Singh
FMD: Menace in India
Discusses problems of FMD Control in India like:
Lack of faith in farmers and veterinarians that FMD can be controlled with vaccination (due to repeated failure of vaccines in quality and vaccination failures resulting in FMD outbreaks).
Lack of infrastructure facilities for maintaining the cold chain and efficient transport to the vaccination site.
Lack of human resources for handling/ vaccinating livestock.
Needs for further researches on diagnosis (Pen-side), disinfection, vaccines and vaccination (affording at least a year immunity, quality vaccine etc.) and control strategies.
No-timely investigation or excessively delayed investigation of FMD outbreaks especially those occurring after vaccination.
Transparency in vaccine quality monitoring and vaccine purchases.
Fear in veterinarians for reporting FMD in their area of operation.
False statistics of the disease and vaccination.
No legal punitive action against suppliers of substandard FMD vaccines even after the supply of multiple substandard batches of vaccine.
This study determined the seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in and around Bahir Dar, Ethiopia from 2008-2009. A total of 500 serum samples from sheep and goats were tested using the Rose Bengal plate test and complement fixation test. The overall prevalence of brucellosis was 1.2% by the Rose Bengal plate test and 0.4% by the complement fixation test. All positive samples by complement fixation test were from adult female goats. While the prevalence was low, the study concluded that brucellosis exists in the area and positive animals should be eliminated to control spread of the disease in small ruminants.
This study examined the seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Blood samples were collected from 159 sheep and 265 goats and tested for Brucella antibodies. The overall seroprevalence was found to be 2.6%, with 1.9% in sheep and 3.0% in goats. There was no significant difference in prevalence between age groups, sexes, or species. Most respondents (66.7%) lacked awareness of brucellosis's zoonotic importance. Many flock owners (72.2%) drank raw milk and most (96.3%) handled fetal materials with bare hands, exposing them to Brucella infection
Strength and weaknesses of fmd control programme going on in india dr. kale b...Bhoj Raj Singh
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a devastating disease in many of the developing countries including India despite control programs. The FMD in India is associated with loss of about Rs. 20000 crores per annually. Government of India and different provincial governments are spending hundreds of crore rupees per year to control the disease. The FMD control programme (FMD-CP) is running in India since more than 13 years but control of the FMD is still far away dream and the Disease is regularly visiting even the government farms managed by the India's leading Veterinary and Dairy Institutes. The pros and cons of FMD-CP has been discussed in the presentation.
Brucellosis: Epidemiology and Control in indiaBhoj Raj Singh
This document summarizes information about bovine brucellosis, including its causative agent, transmission, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control programs in India. It discusses that B. abortus is the primary cause of bovine brucellosis. Seroprevalence studies in India show varied rates of infection across states, with some states reporting over 40% seropositivity. National control programs aim to reduce the disease impact through biannual screening, vaccination of female calves, and bull castration. However, effective control remains challenging due to issues like lack of disposal plans, limited vaccination coverage, and involvement of multiple animal hosts. Improved vaccines, diagnostics, and eradication strategies are still
The document summarizes a study on the prevalence and distribution of bovine cysticercosis in cattle slaughtered at Ghimbi municipal abattoir, Ethiopia from October 2008 to February 2009. The following key points are made:
- The overall prevalence of cysticercosis was found to be 4.5% (18/400 cattle). The highest prevalence was from Ghimbi at 3.5% and the lowest was from Haru at 0%.
- The cysts were mostly found distributed in the heart (44.4%), triceps muscle (38.9%), and masseter muscle (22.2%).
- The prevalence varied between the origin of the animals, being
Toxocara vitulorum infection has been reported to have a cosmopolitan distribution in whole of the tropical and subtropical regions of the world with a moderate, continental climate. Parasitic diseases of dairy animals are a universal problem and considered one of the major obstacles in health and production performance of animals. Retarded growth, poor production of milk, meat, poor quality of skin and hides are known harmful effects of parasitic infections in bovines. This study was aimed to determine prevalence of Toxocara vitulorum in Ambo area Sankalefaris peasant association in cattle of different Age and sex group. Across sectional study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of bovine ascariasis infection on 243 animals in Senkale Faris peasant association in Ambo district west Shewa zone. To achieve this; floatation techniques was employed. Based on this method about the overall prevalence was 243(63%) of which ages, and sex was a determinant factor Toxocara vitulorum. The known prevalence with age and sex category was <3 month,122(68%), 3-6 month, 70(61%), 6 month 30(12.3%) and 1 year 21(8.6%) p-value 0.000, from this we can say age of cattle has highly significant on enhancing the disease. In conclusion the result of the present study has revealed that there is high prevalence of ascariasis in calves, hence, appropriate treatment, control and owner’s awareness, should be implemented so that to increase the productivity of
cattle’s in the study area.
This document discusses brucellosis, a globally important zoonotic bacterial disease. It is caused by Brucella species and transmitted from animals to humans through contact or consumption of infected animal products like unpasteurized milk. In animals it causes reproductive issues like abortion. In humans it causes non-specific flu-like symptoms. Diagnosis involves isolating the bacteria or detecting antibodies. Treatment is difficult due to antibiotic resistance. It has significant public health and economic impacts especially in developing countries where control measures are not well implemented.
Foot and mouth disease preventive and epidemiological aspectsBhoj Raj Singh
FMD: Menace in India
Discusses problems of FMD Control in India like:
Lack of faith in farmers and veterinarians that FMD can be controlled with vaccination (due to repeated failure of vaccines in quality and vaccination failures resulting in FMD outbreaks).
Lack of infrastructure facilities for maintaining the cold chain and efficient transport to the vaccination site.
Lack of human resources for handling/ vaccinating livestock.
Needs for further researches on diagnosis (Pen-side), disinfection, vaccines and vaccination (affording at least a year immunity, quality vaccine etc.) and control strategies.
No-timely investigation or excessively delayed investigation of FMD outbreaks especially those occurring after vaccination.
Transparency in vaccine quality monitoring and vaccine purchases.
Fear in veterinarians for reporting FMD in their area of operation.
False statistics of the disease and vaccination.
No legal punitive action against suppliers of substandard FMD vaccines even after the supply of multiple substandard batches of vaccine.
This study determined the seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in and around Bahir Dar, Ethiopia from 2008-2009. A total of 500 serum samples from sheep and goats were tested using the Rose Bengal plate test and complement fixation test. The overall prevalence of brucellosis was 1.2% by the Rose Bengal plate test and 0.4% by the complement fixation test. All positive samples by complement fixation test were from adult female goats. While the prevalence was low, the study concluded that brucellosis exists in the area and positive animals should be eliminated to control spread of the disease in small ruminants.
This study examined the seroprevalence of brucellosis in small ruminants in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia. Blood samples were collected from 159 sheep and 265 goats and tested for Brucella antibodies. The overall seroprevalence was found to be 2.6%, with 1.9% in sheep and 3.0% in goats. There was no significant difference in prevalence between age groups, sexes, or species. Most respondents (66.7%) lacked awareness of brucellosis's zoonotic importance. Many flock owners (72.2%) drank raw milk and most (96.3%) handled fetal materials with bare hands, exposing them to Brucella infection
Strength and weaknesses of fmd control programme going on in india dr. kale b...Bhoj Raj Singh
Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a devastating disease in many of the developing countries including India despite control programs. The FMD in India is associated with loss of about Rs. 20000 crores per annually. Government of India and different provincial governments are spending hundreds of crore rupees per year to control the disease. The FMD control programme (FMD-CP) is running in India since more than 13 years but control of the FMD is still far away dream and the Disease is regularly visiting even the government farms managed by the India's leading Veterinary and Dairy Institutes. The pros and cons of FMD-CP has been discussed in the presentation.
Brucellosis: Epidemiology and Control in indiaBhoj Raj Singh
This document summarizes information about bovine brucellosis, including its causative agent, transmission, clinical signs, epidemiology, diagnosis, and control programs in India. It discusses that B. abortus is the primary cause of bovine brucellosis. Seroprevalence studies in India show varied rates of infection across states, with some states reporting over 40% seropositivity. National control programs aim to reduce the disease impact through biannual screening, vaccination of female calves, and bull castration. However, effective control remains challenging due to issues like lack of disposal plans, limited vaccination coverage, and involvement of multiple animal hosts. Improved vaccines, diagnostics, and eradication strategies are still
The document summarizes a study on the prevalence and distribution of bovine cysticercosis in cattle slaughtered at Ghimbi municipal abattoir, Ethiopia from October 2008 to February 2009. The following key points are made:
- The overall prevalence of cysticercosis was found to be 4.5% (18/400 cattle). The highest prevalence was from Ghimbi at 3.5% and the lowest was from Haru at 0%.
- The cysts were mostly found distributed in the heart (44.4%), triceps muscle (38.9%), and masseter muscle (22.2%).
- The prevalence varied between the origin of the animals, being
Bovine Mastitis due to Coliform Bacteria, and Susceptibility to Antibiotics, ...Premier Publishers
This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of coliform bacteria in bovine milk in Plateau State of Nigeria and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. A total of 640 milk samples were collected aseptically and 160 questionnaires from where data such as breed, age, parity, lactation stage, floor type, and husbandry system were analyzed. Cows without clinical mastitis were subjected to California Mastitis Test to determine the presence of subclinical mastitis. Bacteriological assays and antibiotic susceptibility tests were conducted according to standard guidelines. Subclinical mastitis with a prevalence of 63.8% was more prevalent in cows than clinical mastitis. Overall, the Friesian breed had the highest mastitis prevalence of 85.7% compared to White Fulani (which is indigenous in Nigeria). Cows aged within 2-4 years old had the least mastitis prevalence of 55.2%. Coliforms isolated from milk samples included E coli, K. pneumoniae, K. oxytoca, C. freundii, E. aerogenes, E. cloacae, and S. marcescens, with E coli having the highest prevalence of 44.8%. The most resistant antimicrobial agent was Streptomycin with 79% prevalence. The principle of One Health approach which targets the environment, animals and humans should be considered important. Good hygienic measures should be intensified among pastoralists.
International Threats of Zoonotic Diseases - International Conference on One ...Tata Naipospos
The document summarizes an international conference presentation on zoonotic diseases and their threats. It notes that emerging zoonotic diseases pose an increasing global threat due to factors like population growth, increased animal production and trade, and human encroachment on wildlife habitats. An interdisciplinary "One Health" approach integrating human, animal, and environmental health is needed to monitor and control zoonotic diseases, which account for over 60% of all known human pathogens. Collaboration across medical, veterinary and policy sectors can help achieve efficiencies and early detection of outbreaks.
Dr. James A. Roth - FMD Vaccination: Preparedness, Availability, and LimitationsJohn Blue
FMD Vaccination: Preparedness, Availability, and Limitations - James Roth, DVM, Director, Center for Food Security and Public Health and Executive Director, Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics, Iowa State University, from the 2014 NIAA Annual Conference titled 'The Precautionary Principle: How Agriculture Will Thrive', March 31 - April 2, 2014, Omaha, NE, USA.
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2014_niaa_how_animal_agriculture_will_thrive
Ongoing disease control programmes in indiaBhoj Raj Singh
Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries sectors play an important role in the national economy and in the socio-economic development of the country. Livestock sector alone contributes 4.11% towards overall National GDP and 25.6% of total Agriculture GDP. The biggest impediment to growth of this sector, however, is the large-scale prevalence of diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS), Brucellosis, Black Quarter (BQ) in cattle, Enterotoxaemia, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) & Sheep-Goat Pox in sheep and goats and Swine Fever in pigs, which drastically affect the productivity of animals. The presence of this disease not only deters the domestic economy but also foreign investment in the livestock sector. Although India have been free from disease like Rinderpest, Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), presence of other economically important disease still threaten the very roots of livestock sector. This presentation describes various control programs that have been introduced by the Government of India, nationwide for controlling the infectious diseases of animals that have been or should be targeted for eradication or elimination, direct and indirect benefits from control programs, drawback issues and opportunities for the future.
Cyril gay nfid vaccine research conference, fmd vaccines, april 2013Cyril Gay
This document discusses a conference presentation on the development of vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). FMD is a highly contagious disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes significant economic losses. The presentation covers the importance of animal agriculture, FMD virology and pathogenesis, the costs of FMD outbreaks, efforts to eradicate the disease, and existing and next-generation FMD vaccines. The ideal FMD vaccine would provide rapid, long-lasting protection with a single dose while avoiding the risks associated with existing vaccines that require growing the live virus.
Clostridial infections in animals in IndiaBhoj Raj Singh
Clostridial infection are rising at steady pace in India with inclusion of antibiotics in feed and intensive farming as well as indiscriminate therapeutic use of antibiotics in animals and birds.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for capacity building of veterinary services in Thailand related to transboundary animal diseases and food safety issues. It summarizes Thailand's experiences dealing with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 outbreaks between 2004-2008, identifying risk factors like free-grazing duck populations. It also describes Thailand's strong veterinary services as identified in an OIE PVS evaluation, including well-staffed veterinary laboratories and effective quarantine and border security. However, it notes regulatory gaps in veterinary medicines and the need to improve food safety standards for smaller domestic operations. Strengthening developing country veterinary services is seen as important for compliance with international standards and access to international markets.
Overview of recent outbreaks of H5N8-High Pathogen Avian Influenza in Europe...Harm Kiezebrink
Updated outbreak assessment on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Europe, America and the Middle East. By the DEFRA, Veterinary & Science Policy Advice Team - International Disease Monitoring.
Relations between pathogens, hosts and environmentEFSA EU
Presentation of the EFSA's second scientific conference, held on 14-16 October 2015 in Milan, Italy.
DRIVERS FOR EMERGING ISSUES IN ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH
Epidemiology of chlamydiosis in animals in India- Temporal and spatial distr...Bhoj Raj Singh
Chlamydiosis is an important zoonosis widely reported in India from different parts. Most of the outbreaks/ cases in animals are from Northern Parts of India.
Transboundary diseases and animal welfare concerns Alex Sabuni
Interest in TAD has been direct towards: Socio economic and, Public Health impacts of these diseases with disregard to the welfare of the animals. Decision to initiate control efforts has always ben dictated by the impacts of these diseases to health and livelihoods. Disease causes pain to animals, which is a welfare issue that requires urgent addressing.
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR)Mohammad Nassar
1) The document discusses a study on factors influencing adoption of New Castle Disease (NCD) vaccine in Kakamega County, Kenya. NCD is a major killer of indigenous chicken flocks. Only 35% of respondents had adopted the NCD vaccine.
2) The study found that effectiveness, availability, lack of alternatives, and affordability were the main factors influencing adoption of the NCD vaccine. Mortality from NCD and other diseases/predation was high, reducing potential profits from poultry.
3) Widespread vaccination could help reduce mortality rates and improve incomes for small-scale farmers in the region who rely on indigenous chicken but face challenges adopting the NCD vaccine.
Beneficial approaches for controlling brucellosisILRI
Beneficial approaches for controlling brucellosis include surveillance through serologic testing, vaccination, quarantine of infected animals, sanitation practices, and control of animal movement. Effective vaccination requires a coordinated control program involving testing, record keeping, and removal of infected animals. While no vaccine can completely prevent infection, approved vaccines can significantly reduce transmission and disease in livestock.
Toxoplasmosis in Farm Animals in the United StatesHVCClibrary
This document provides an invited review on the prevalence of Toxoplasma gondii in farm animals in the United States. It discusses how T. gondii is one of the most common parasitic infections in humans and animals worldwide. Food animals like pigs, chickens, lambs and goats can become infected through environmental exposure to T. gondii oocysts, resulting in meat containing tissue cysts that can infect consumers if undercooked. Surveys have found T. gondii infection to be common in food animals in the US, especially pigs. The review examines prevalence studies in these various food animals and discusses the challenges in determining the relative contribution of food versus environmental transmission of T. gondii to humans
SEIR Model and Simulation for Controlling Malaria Diseases Transmission witho...ijtsrd
In this study we have develop a basic deterministic mathematical model to investigate SEIR Model and Simulation for controlling malaria Diseases Transmission without Intervention Strategies. The model has seven non linear differential equations which describe the spread of malaria with three state variables for mosquitoes populations and four state variables for humans population and to introduce the model without intervention strategies. The models are analyzed qualitatively to determine criteria for control of a malaria transmission, and are used to calculate the basic reproduction R 0. The equilibria of malaria models are determined. In addition to having a disease free equilibrium, which is locally asymptotically stable when the R 0 1, the basic malaria model manifest ones possession of a quality of the phenomenon of backward bifurcation where a stable disease free equilibrium co exists at the same time with a stable endemic equilibrium for a certain range of associated reproduction number less than one. The results also designing the effects of some model parameters, the infection rate and biting rate. The numerical analysis and numerical simulation results of the model suggested that the most effective strategies for controlling or eradicating the spread of malaria were suggest to use insecticide treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, prompt effective diagnosis and treatment of infected individuals. Fekadu Tadege Kobe "SEIR Model and Simulation for Controlling Malaria Diseases Transmission without Intervention Strategies" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-6 , October 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25235.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/mathemetics/applied-mathamatics/25235/seir-model-and-simulation-for-controlling-malaria-diseases-transmission-without-intervention-strategies/fekadu-tadege-kobe
Hepatic and Rumenal Worms Infestations of Cattle in Vina Division (Adamawa – ...AI Publications
The main objective of this work is to describe a preliminary epidemiological account of major hepatic and rumenal distome worms of cattle in Vina Division, Adamawa Region of Cameroon. A total of 1361 cattle dung specimens and 450 blood samples were collected between April 2018 and March 2019 in 06 subdivisions within Vina Division. The dung and blood samples were placed in a cooler. The cooler was immediately transported to the medical and veterinary laboratory of Special Mission of tsetse fly Eradication where samples were kept cold at +4°C for at most 48 hours. The qualitative method of concentration of worm eggs by simple sedimentation was performed.Blood parameters were measured using a haematology automated system. Of the 1361 cattle dung specimens examined, 424 presented distome eggs giving a prevalence of 31.15 %.These were Fasciola gigantica, Paramphistomum daubneyi and Dicrocoelium hopes eggs.All cattle age groups were infected by worms. In terms of prevalence, medium cattle were found to be the most infected. In lean cattle the parasitic loads of F. gigantic and D. hopes were high and then decreased as the health of the animals improved. All cattle breeds were infected by at least one of the worm species. Bokolo and Djafoun were most infected by F. gigantica, while Holstein and Aku were more influence by P. daubneyi. Goudali breed is the one that has undergone the least parasitic pressure. Male cattle were more infected than females, but females exhibited higher mean intensity of infestation. Older cattle were more susceptible to F. gigantic and D. hopes infection while Adults were more infected by P. daubneyi. Whatever the parasite considered, parasitic load progressively increased with the age of the cattle. The number of cattle infected by P. daubneyi and D. hopeswas greater in the rainy season unlike F. gigantic infection which was more recurrent in the dry season. Mbe locality had a high prevalence of F. gigantica and P. daubneyi. However, Ngaoundere 1, 2 and 3 presented the highest mean intensities for all worm species. Prevalence and mean intensities of cattle have been more important in extensive livestock status. All the worms were encountered all year round, except for November and December 2018 where D. hopes was absent. Polyparasitic cases were observed. Nevertheless, bispecifics associations were most frequent. Mean Corpuscular Volume, Platelet Concentrations, Mean Corpuscular Haemoglobin, Total Leucocytes Count and Granulocytes mean values were higher in cattle with significant parasitic loads while Total Erythrocyte Count and Packed Cell Volume were low. Today, it is well established that distomatoses represent one of the major parasitoses of cattle in Vina Division of Cameroon.
The Eradication of Bovine Tuberculosis In WisconsinDr. Fred J. Born
This PowerPoint covers the history of bovine TB and the changes in the testing cattle for this disease. Describes the important role Wisconsin veterinarians made in the eradication of bovine TB in Wisconsin and the nation.
A complete series of photos of the instruments used
in testing cattle for bovine TB are shown.
Recent Advances in Diagnosis of Foot-and-Mouth DiseasePervaiz Dar
This document discusses recent advances in diagnosing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). It covers the importance of timely FMD diagnosis, the diagnostic window period, and methods for clinical and laboratory diagnosis. Key laboratory diagnostic techniques discussed include virus detection methods like real-time PCR and sequencing to identify FMD virus serotypes and lineages. Rapid pen-side diagnostics using lateral flow devices, infrared thermography and portable PCR platforms are also summarized. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) provides a sensitive molecular diagnostic alternative in a portable, lab-on-card format. The conclusion calls for increasing molecular diagnostics in Kashmir to identify circulating strains and support vaccine selection and monitoring.
Potential impacts of COVID-19 research on livestock health research and innov...ILRI
Presentation by Vish Nene at a virtual event on Building back better: How can public food and agricultural research institutions be strengthened and rebuilt after the COVID-19 pandemic?, 2 February 2021.
Prevalence and associated risk factor of bovine calves coccidiosis in nekemt city, oromia, western ethiopia
Authors:Walkite Furgasa , Sosina Dawit , Shibiru Wako and Adisu Dube
Int J Biol Med Res. 2023; 14(4): 7660-7664 | Abstract | PDF File
Sero prevalence of infectious bursal disease in backyard chickens at selected...Alexander Decker
This study examined the prevalence of infectious bursal disease (IBD) in backyard chickens in central Ethiopia by testing serum samples from 552 chickens. The results found that 83% of samples tested positive for IBD antibodies. Higher rates of infection were found in younger chickens aged 3-6 weeks (94.5% positive) and in crossbreed chickens (90.5% positive) compared to local breeds. The highest prevalence of IBD was detected in Wenji woreda at 92.1%. The study concludes that IBD is highly prevalent in backyard chicken populations in the study areas.
This document provides an overview of important zoonotic diseases in Bangladesh. It defines zoonoses and notes that over 60% of human pathogens are zoonotic. It discusses the direct and indirect effects of zoonotic diseases on livestock health and production. It then summarizes several major bacterial, viral, protozoan, and fungal diseases that are zoonotic in Bangladesh, including anthrax, bovine tuberculosis, brucellosis, leptospirosis, salmonellosis, avian influenza, rabies, toxoplasmosis, and dermatomycosis. For each disease, it briefly describes the causative agent, occurrence in humans and animals in Bangladesh, transmission routes, signs in infected
Bovine Mastitis due to Coliform Bacteria, and Susceptibility to Antibiotics, ...Premier Publishers
This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of coliform bacteria in bovine milk in Plateau State of Nigeria and their antibiotic susceptibility patterns. A total of 640 milk samples were collected aseptically and 160 questionnaires from where data such as breed, age, parity, lactation stage, floor type, and husbandry system were analyzed. Cows without clinical mastitis were subjected to California Mastitis Test to determine the presence of subclinical mastitis. Bacteriological assays and antibiotic susceptibility tests were conducted according to standard guidelines. Subclinical mastitis with a prevalence of 63.8% was more prevalent in cows than clinical mastitis. Overall, the Friesian breed had the highest mastitis prevalence of 85.7% compared to White Fulani (which is indigenous in Nigeria). Cows aged within 2-4 years old had the least mastitis prevalence of 55.2%. Coliforms isolated from milk samples included E coli, K. pneumoniae, K. oxytoca, C. freundii, E. aerogenes, E. cloacae, and S. marcescens, with E coli having the highest prevalence of 44.8%. The most resistant antimicrobial agent was Streptomycin with 79% prevalence. The principle of One Health approach which targets the environment, animals and humans should be considered important. Good hygienic measures should be intensified among pastoralists.
International Threats of Zoonotic Diseases - International Conference on One ...Tata Naipospos
The document summarizes an international conference presentation on zoonotic diseases and their threats. It notes that emerging zoonotic diseases pose an increasing global threat due to factors like population growth, increased animal production and trade, and human encroachment on wildlife habitats. An interdisciplinary "One Health" approach integrating human, animal, and environmental health is needed to monitor and control zoonotic diseases, which account for over 60% of all known human pathogens. Collaboration across medical, veterinary and policy sectors can help achieve efficiencies and early detection of outbreaks.
Dr. James A. Roth - FMD Vaccination: Preparedness, Availability, and LimitationsJohn Blue
FMD Vaccination: Preparedness, Availability, and Limitations - James Roth, DVM, Director, Center for Food Security and Public Health and Executive Director, Institute for International Cooperation in Animal Biologics, Iowa State University, from the 2014 NIAA Annual Conference titled 'The Precautionary Principle: How Agriculture Will Thrive', March 31 - April 2, 2014, Omaha, NE, USA.
More presentations at http://www.trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2014_niaa_how_animal_agriculture_will_thrive
Ongoing disease control programmes in indiaBhoj Raj Singh
Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries sectors play an important role in the national economy and in the socio-economic development of the country. Livestock sector alone contributes 4.11% towards overall National GDP and 25.6% of total Agriculture GDP. The biggest impediment to growth of this sector, however, is the large-scale prevalence of diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Hemorrhagic Septicemia (HS), Brucellosis, Black Quarter (BQ) in cattle, Enterotoxaemia, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) & Sheep-Goat Pox in sheep and goats and Swine Fever in pigs, which drastically affect the productivity of animals. The presence of this disease not only deters the domestic economy but also foreign investment in the livestock sector. Although India have been free from disease like Rinderpest, Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), presence of other economically important disease still threaten the very roots of livestock sector. This presentation describes various control programs that have been introduced by the Government of India, nationwide for controlling the infectious diseases of animals that have been or should be targeted for eradication or elimination, direct and indirect benefits from control programs, drawback issues and opportunities for the future.
Cyril gay nfid vaccine research conference, fmd vaccines, april 2013Cyril Gay
This document discusses a conference presentation on the development of vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). FMD is a highly contagious disease of cloven-hooved animals that causes significant economic losses. The presentation covers the importance of animal agriculture, FMD virology and pathogenesis, the costs of FMD outbreaks, efforts to eradicate the disease, and existing and next-generation FMD vaccines. The ideal FMD vaccine would provide rapid, long-lasting protection with a single dose while avoiding the risks associated with existing vaccines that require growing the live virus.
Clostridial infections in animals in IndiaBhoj Raj Singh
Clostridial infection are rising at steady pace in India with inclusion of antibiotics in feed and intensive farming as well as indiscriminate therapeutic use of antibiotics in animals and birds.
The document discusses challenges and opportunities for capacity building of veterinary services in Thailand related to transboundary animal diseases and food safety issues. It summarizes Thailand's experiences dealing with highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 outbreaks between 2004-2008, identifying risk factors like free-grazing duck populations. It also describes Thailand's strong veterinary services as identified in an OIE PVS evaluation, including well-staffed veterinary laboratories and effective quarantine and border security. However, it notes regulatory gaps in veterinary medicines and the need to improve food safety standards for smaller domestic operations. Strengthening developing country veterinary services is seen as important for compliance with international standards and access to international markets.
Overview of recent outbreaks of H5N8-High Pathogen Avian Influenza in Europe...Harm Kiezebrink
Updated outbreak assessment on Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Europe, America and the Middle East. By the DEFRA, Veterinary & Science Policy Advice Team - International Disease Monitoring.
Relations between pathogens, hosts and environmentEFSA EU
Presentation of the EFSA's second scientific conference, held on 14-16 October 2015 in Milan, Italy.
DRIVERS FOR EMERGING ISSUES IN ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH
Epidemiology of chlamydiosis in animals in India- Temporal and spatial distr...Bhoj Raj Singh
Chlamydiosis is an important zoonosis widely reported in India from different parts. Most of the outbreaks/ cases in animals are from Northern Parts of India.
Transboundary diseases and animal welfare concerns Alex Sabuni
Interest in TAD has been direct towards: Socio economic and, Public Health impacts of these diseases with disregard to the welfare of the animals. Decision to initiate control efforts has always ben dictated by the impacts of these diseases to health and livelihoods. Disease causes pain to animals, which is a welfare issue that requires urgent addressing.
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR)Mohammad Nassar
1) The document discusses a study on factors influencing adoption of New Castle Disease (NCD) vaccine in Kakamega County, Kenya. NCD is a major killer of indigenous chicken flocks. Only 35% of respondents had adopted the NCD vaccine.
2) The study found that effectiveness, availability, lack of alternatives, and affordability were the main factors influencing adoption of the NCD vaccine. Mortality from NCD and other diseases/predation was high, reducing potential profits from poultry.
3) Widespread vaccination could help reduce mortality rates and improve incomes for small-scale farmers in the region who rely on indigenous chicken but face challenges adopting the NCD vaccine.
Beneficial approaches for controlling brucellosisILRI
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A review on the diagnostic and control challenges of major
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A Review on the Diagnostic and Control Challenges of Major
Tick-Borne Haemoparasite Diseases of Cattle
Eyob Eshetu
School of Veterinary Medicine, Wolaita Sodo University, Ethiopia
Corresponding Authors e-mail: eyobeshetu@ymail.com
Abstract
The tick-borne diseases of livestock constitute a complex of several diseases; and their single common feature is
that they can all be transmitted by different developmental stages of ticks. Piroplasms (Babesia and Theileria
species) and Anaplasma species are the cause, in cattle, of high morbidity and mortality, decreased meat and
milk production, and an impediment to the upgrading of indigenous breeds of cattle and to the introduction of
more productive, exotic breeds in the tropics and subtropics. Despite these facts, not much is known about the
epidemiology and phylogeny of cattle piroplasms and anaplasmosis for many years. In the past two decades, for
diagnostic purpose, new techniques such as PCR and Reverse line blot/RLB hybridization as well as advanced
serological techniques (CFT, c-ELISA, Dot ELISA, IFAT, CAT and I-ELISA) have been developed. Since then,
although their limitations like due to lack of specifity and sensitivity, these diagnostic techniques relatively made
surveys and typing of piroplasms, anaplasmosis and other haemoparasites easier and more reliable than the
blood smears methods. The acute case of TBDs may be controlled by treatment, yet in most cases the controls of
TBDs have been based primarily on intensive tick control using acaricides. Moreover, live vaccines for tick-
borne diseases control have well-known limitations however for many countries they represent the only available
means of disease control. Structural changes in the provision of veterinary services, associated with reduced
budget allocations, economic and social changes in livestock production systems, increased costs of acaricides
and labour, combined with the increasing incidence of acaricide resistance in ticks have led to a demand for
more cost effective and sustainable approaches to the control of tick and of the disease they transmit. Thus, a
federal regulation that pertain the interstate movement of TBDs carriers, effort invested in the research and
development of high quality standardized diagnostic test, use of integrated control approaches and much greater
emphasis to determine the economic importance of TBDs is needed.
Keywords: Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Control, Diagnostic challenges, Theileriosis
1. INTRODUCTION
The tick-borne diseases of livestock constitute a complex of several diseases whose etiological agents may be
protozoal, rickettsial, bacterial or viral; their single common feature is that they can all be transmitted by
different developmental stages of ticks (Pipano and Shkap, 2006). The families Ixodidae contain many
bloodsucking species that are important pests of domestic mammals including cattle as well as humans, and
probably exceed all other arthropods in the number and variety of disease agents they transmit (Silke, 2009 and
Scott Moses, 2011). Tick-borne diseases are present throughout the world, but are most numerous and exert their
greatest impact in the tropical and subtropical regions (Sathaporn et al., 2004). Many of the tick-borne diseases
are haemo-parasitic (Scott Moses, 2011). During the past decades, many tick borne haemo-parasitic diseases
have been identified in domestic animals. Thus, the major tick borne haemoparasites of cattle include Babesia,
Theileria, Anaplasma and Ehrlichia ruminantium, the causative organisms of heart water (Zahid et al., 2005 and
Silke, 2009).
Babesia, theileria and anaplasma species are the cause, in cattle, of high morbidity and mortality,
decreased meat and milk production, and loss of draught power and manure. They are also an impediment to the
upgrading of indigenous breeds of cattle and to the introduction of more productive, exotic breeds in the tropics
and subtropics of the world including the African livestock industries (Radostits et al., 2006). The effects of
haemoparasites often depends on the species and immunity of the host, and can vary from development of severe
disease due to the infection with haemoparasites to a completely inapparent infection without any signs of
disease (Zahid et al., 2005 and Radostits et al., 2006).
TBDs have also been implicated in losses amongst animals, some of which endangered species; and
also hamper livestock export market (Penzhorn, 2006). Despite these facts, not much is known about the
epidemiology and phylogeny of piroplasms and anaplasmosis for many years. But, during the past two decades,
for diagnostic purpose new techniques, such as Polymerase chain reaction /PCR and Reverse line blot/RLB
hybridization as well as advanced serological techniques (CFT, c-ELISA, Dot ELISA, IFAT, CAT and I-ELISA)
have been developed. Since then, although their limitations, these diagnostic techniques relatively made surveys
and typing of piroplasms, anaplasmosis and other haemoparasites easier and more reliable than the blood smears
methods (Gale et al., 1996 and Zahid et al., 2005).
The controls of TBDs have been based primarily on intensive tick control using acaricides. However,
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recent studies have shown that as this approach may not be cost-effective in terms of increasing the productivity
of cattle (Figueroa et al., 1999 and Sathaporn et al., 2004). Thus, the use of concealed tick antigens for
vaccination of cattle has served as the basis of a commercial vaccine, but there are still potential drawbacks that
should be addressed (Sathaporn et al., 2004). The acute case of TBDs may also be controlled by treatment.
Because of the need for higher dosages, toxic effects with prolonged use and longer treatment regimens, the use
of drugs is generally limited to control and it not to sterilize carriers (Kocan et al., 2003).
Generally, structural changes in the provision of veterinary services, associated with reduced budget
allocations, economic and social changes in livestock production systems, increased costs of acaricides and
labour, combined with the increasing incidence of acaricide resistance in ticks have led to a demand for more
cost effective and sustainable approaches to the control of ticks and tick borne diseases. Therefore, the objective
of this review is: to compile existing information on the challenges of diagnostic tests and the problems
associated with the control of the major tick borne haemoparasitic diseases of cattle, and to provide insight on
the most recent developments and current needs on diagnostic assays for these major diseases.
2. General Descriptions of Tick-Borne Haemoparasite Diseases
2.1 Babesiosis
Bovine babesiosis is caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoan parasites of the genus Babesia. There are four
major species of Babesia which causes bovine babesiosis and include Babesia bovis, B.bigemina, B.divergens
and B.major (Callow et al., 1997 and Zintl, 2003).
The vector of babesiosis is the tick (Callow et al., 1997). In general term, bovine babesiosis associated
with B.bigemina and B.bovis is an important disease of tropical and subtropical regions between 400
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which includes Africa (OIE, 2005). Both species are transmitted transovarially by Boophilus ticks, but only tick
larvae transmit B.bovis, whereas nymphs and adults transmit B.bigemina. In temperate regions B.major and
B.divergens occurs commonly. Other important vectors include Haemaphysalis, Rhipicephalus and other
Boophilus species of ticks (Zintl, 2003 and Radostits et al., 2006).
Babesia bovis is more pathogenic than the other three species of Babesia. Babesiosis are characterised
by high fever, haemoglobinuria, anorexia, increased heart and respiratory rate, jaundice mucous membrane, and
sometimes in B.bovis infection nervous signs as a result of sequestration of infected erythrocytes in cerebral
capillaries (Radostits et al., 2006).
There is an age-related immunity to primary infection of cattle. Young calves possess strong innate
immunity against infection that lasts for approximately 6 months after birth and is abrogated with the removal of
the spleen (Zintl, 2003). Infected animals develop a life-long immunity against reinfection with the same species.
There is also evidence of a degree of cross-protection in B.bigemina-immune animals against subsequent B.bovis
infections (Zahid et al., 2005). There is also evidence that in endemic region with high level of tick infestation,
immunity remains at high level. Stress like parturition and concurrent diseases increases the risk of clinical
diseases. Moreover, mild form of the disease is associated with less pathogenic species or with relatively
resistant hosts (Radostits et al., 2006).
Bovine babesiosis is the most economically important of TBDs, because of direct losses of production
and restriction of movement of cattle for trade by quarantine laws (Zintl, 2003). Many animals die or undergo a
long period of convalescence entailing loss of meat and milk production. Incidental costs of immunization and
treatment add to the economic burden (Zahid et al., 2005 and Radostits et al., 2006).
2.2 Anaplasmosis
Anaplasmosis, formerly known as gall sickness, traditionally refers to a disease of ruminants caused by
intraerythrocytic organisms of the order the genus Anaplasma (Aiello and Mays, 2007 and Silke, 2009). Two
species of Anaplasma are known to infect cattle- Anaplasma marginale and A.centrale. Anaplasma marginale is
the causative agent of clinical anaplasmosis in cattle, and A.centrale causes mild anaplasmosis in cattle (Kocan
et al., 2003).
The source of anaplasma infection is always the blood of an infected animal (Palmer, 2001 and
Radostits et al., 2006). Numerous, over 20 species of tick world-wide; including Boophilus, Dermacentor,
Rhipicephalus, Ixodes, Hyalomma and Ornithodoros, can transmit Anaplasma species (Aiello and Mays, 2007
and Scott Moses, 2011). Infection of cattle is endemic in tropical and subtropical areas that support large
populations of the vectors (Silke, 2009). It occurs more sporadically in temperate climate areas. Reservoirs of
infection are usually carrier cattle, wild ruminants and sheep (Palmer, 2001 and Radostits et al., 2006).
Transovarial infection is known to take place but there is little information on the development of the
parasite in the tick. Mechanical transmission via dipterans biting flies and mosquitoes can also occur.
Furthermore, transplacental transmission has been reported and is usually associated with acute infection of the
dam in the second or third trimester of gestation. It may also be spread through the use of contaminated needles,
castrating knives, dehorning and tattoo instruments (Gerald et al., 2000 and Aiello and Mays, 2007).
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Most researchers have been observed infection differences among breeds under field conditions. Bos
indicus are not as commonly affected, probably because of their relative resistance to heavy tick infestation.
Breeds with black or red coat color have a higher risk of infection than those with white coats in regions where
biting flies are the insect vector. Dairy breeds may be at greater risk for iatrogenic transmission (Radostits et al.,
2006 and Aiello and Mays, 2007).
All cattle are susceptible to infection but age at infection is a major determinant for the severity of
clinical disease. Young calves are less susceptible to infection than older cattle and, when infected, development
of clinical disease is less (Rogers and Shiels, 1979 and Torioni et al., 1998). Splenectomized calves are fully
susceptible to infection, which may be more severe than in the adult. Infection between six months and three
years of age has increasing risk of clinical illness and animals infected after 3 years of age are commonly
affected by a per acute fatal form of the disease. Adult cattle introduced to endemic area are very susceptible and
susceptibility increases with stress or by concurrent occurrence with other diseases (Richey and Palmer, 1990).
Economic importance of anaplasmosis are from death and abortion in clinical cases, loss of production
in sick and recovered animals, and costs associated with diagnosis and preventive measures such as tick control
(Kocan et al., 2000). In developed countries with the disease, exports of cattle to countries that do not have it are
constrained. A major cost in developing countries is the constraint to efficient production and the limit to the
introduction of susceptible cattle breeds with superior genetics (Richey and Palmer, 1990 and Scott Moses,
2011).
2.3 Theileriosis
Theileriosis results from infection with protozoa in the genus Theileria of the suborder Piroplasmorina. Theileria
species are obligate intracellular parasites. The two most pathogenic and economically important are T.parva,
which causes East Coast fever, and T.annulata, which causes tropical theileriosis. T.mutans, T.orientalis/buffeli,
T.velifera, and T.taurotragi can also infect domesticated ruminants (Radostits et al., 2006 and Brown, 2008).
They are transmitted by Ixodidae ticks, and have complex life cycles in both vertebrate and
invertebrate hosts. Since ticks became active following the onset of rain an outbreak is seasonal (Brown, 2008).
There are six identified Theileria species that infect cattle and is found in 13 countries in sub-Saharan Africa
(Pipano and Shkap, 2004). Theileria annulata (tropical theileriosis) occurs from southern Europe and the
Mediterranean coast through the Middle East and North Africa, and into parts of Asia. Endemic regions of
T.annulata and T.parva do not overlap. Theileria taurotragi and T.mutans generally cause no disease or mild
disease, and T.velifera is non-pathogenic. These latter three parasites are mainly found in Africa including
Ethiopia, and overlap in their distribution; thus, complicating the epidemiology of theileriosis in cattle (Solomon
et al., 1998; Pipano and Shkap, 2004 and Radostits et al., 2006).
Most T.parva stocks produce a carrier state in recovered cattle, and recent studies using DNA markers
for parasite strains have shown that T.parva carrier animals are a source of infection and can be transmitted
naturally by ticks in the field (Zintl, 2003). The virulence of the parasite strain, sporozoite infection rates in ticks
and genetic background of infected animals may vary the severity of theileriosis. Indigenous cattle in theileriosis
endemic areas are often observed to experience mild disease or subclinical infection, while introduced
indigenous or exotic cattle usually develop severe diseases (Pipano and Shkap, 2004 and Brown, 2008).
The schizont stage initially causes marked hyperplasia and lympho- proliferative the regional lymph
node at the site of tick bite. And later a lymphoid depletion and disorganization due to massive lymphocytolysis
and depressed leucopoesis may be due to activation of natural killer cells like macrophages. The infected animal
shows enlargement of the lymph nodes, fever, a gradually increasing respiratory rate, dyspnoea and/or diarrhoea
(Brown, 2008). The most common post-mortem lesions of the schizont stage are atrophy of the cellular content
of the lymph node and spleen, enlarged regional lymph nodes, pulmonary oedema, froth in the trachea, erosions
and ulceration of the abomasum, and enteritis with necrosis of Payer’s patches, while anaemia and jaundice are
features of the piroplasms pathology (Radostits et al., 2006). A nervous syndrome called ‘turning sickness’ is
sometimes seen observed in T.parva-endemic areas, and is considered to be associated with the presence of
intravascular and extravascular aggregations of schizont-infected lymphocytes, thrombosis and ischaemic
necrosis (Pipano and Shkap, 2004; Radostits et al., 2006 and Brown, 2008).
Theileriosis causes major constraints on livestock development in Africa, Asia and Middle East. Many
theileria parasites cause diseases in cattle, of which one of the most economically important is East Coast fever
(ECF), caused by T. parva. The parasite causes high morbidity and mortality in exotic cattle, thus inhibiting the
introduction of improved cattle into endemic areas (Zintl, 2003 and Radostits et al., 2006).
3. The Common Diagnostic Techniques for Babesiosis and its Challenges
3.1 Identification of the agent
Wright-Giemsa stained blood smear
Wright-Giemsa a stained blood smear from cattle with clinical signs remains the most commonly used method to
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confirm diagnosis of babesiosis (OIE, 2005). For B. bigemina, the onset of fever in acute infection is coincides
with the presence of intraerythrocytic parasites, and easily microscopically detectable at very low levels from
capillary bloods due to characteristic parasite morphology (Radostits et al., 2006). In contrast, B. bovis may
cause clinical disease with severe neurological signs followed by death with few/no detectable parasitized
erythrocytes in peripheral blood. The sequestration of B. bovis parasitized erythrocytes in cerebral capillaries is
readily identifiable in histological sections but not currently easily diagnosed in stained peripheral blood smear
(OIE, 2000; OIE, 2005 and Radostits et al., 2006).
There is no exact correlation between the percentage of erythrocytes containing protozoa and the
severity of the clinical signs. The sensitivity of this technique is relatively poor and such that it can detect
parasitaemias as low as 1 parasite in 107
red blood cells (RBCs). Species differentiation is good in thin films but
poor in the more sensitive thick films. This technique is usually adequate for detection of acute infections, but
not for detection of carriers where the parasitaemias are mostly very low. If fever is subsided, impossible to find
the parasites since they are rapidly removed from the circulation (Bock et al., 2000 and OIE, 2000).
PCR detection and identification of agents
A number of PCR techniques have been described that can detect and differentiate species of Babesia in carrier
infections (Holman et al., 2003). However, PCR assays generally do not lend themselves well to large-scale
testing and are unlikely to supplant serological tests as the method of choice for epidemiological studies (Bock et
al., 2000).
In-vitro culture methods of Babesia
In-vitro culture methods have also been used to demonstrate the presence of carrier infections of Babesia species
(Jorgensen et al., 2004). The minimum parasitaemia detectable by this method depend, to a large extent, on the
facilities available and the skills of the operator. In general, this method is cumbersome and expensive, and
obviously not suitable for routine diagnostic use (Bock et al., 2000 and Holman et al., 2003).
3.2 Inoculation of suspect blood into susceptible (splenectomized) calves
Direct detection of persistently infected carrier cattle has been limited to either inoculation of suspect blood into
susceptible (usually splenectomized) calves and test feeding of ticks with subsequent microscopic examination
or tick transmission to susceptible cattle (Jorgensen et al., 2004). The inability to examine large numbers of
carriers, the variation of incubation period and the lack of quantitation has severely limited the number of studies
that can be done on the epidemiological significance of carrier cattle (OIE, 2000; OIE, 2005 and Radostits et al.,
2006).
3.3 Serological Tests
Because of the difficulty in finding protozoa in smears in animals during the subclinical stages of the disease,
especially in surveillance studies for the detection of the infection in herds or areas, much attention has been
directed to serological tests. These serological tests are now well-established, but none of them enjoys a
completely satisfactory reputation.
Complement fixation test (CFT)
The CFT has been the most used serological test for the detection of bovine Babesia species antibodies. There is
evidence in the literature that suggesting the presence of antibodies is not necessarily an indication of immunity
nor is absence of detectable antibodies necessarily an indication of a lack of immunity (Jorgensen et al., 2004
and Bose et al., 2005).
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) test
The indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test is widely used to detect antibodies to Babesia species, but the
B.bigemina test has poor specificity. Cross-reactions with antibodies to B.bovis in the B.bigemina IFA test are a
particular problem in areas where the two parasites coexist. The IFA test has the disadvantages of low sample
throughput and subjectivity (Bose et al., 2005).
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
An internationally validated enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the diagnosis of B. bovis
infection has been developed (De Echaide et al., 2007). But, despite the efforts of several investigators in
different laboratories, there is still no similarly validated ELISA for B. bigemina. ELISAs for detection of
antibodies to B.bigemina typically have poor specificity. In one study conducted by El-Gaysh et al., (2008),
B.bigemina antiserum appeared to react non-specifically with fibrinogen. ELISAs have also been developed for
B.divergens (Chauvin et al., 2009) using antigen derived from culture, Meriones or cattle, but there does not
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appear to be one that has been validated internationally. The specificity of the ELISA has been estimated at 97.0%
and the sensitivity for detection of antibodies in experimentally infected cattle is 95.7% (De Echaide et al., 2007).
4. The Common Diagnostic Techniques for Anaplasmosis and its Challenges
4.1 Identification of the Agent
Giemsa stained smear
Samples from live cattle should include thin blood smears and blood collected into an anticoagulant. Smears
from live cattle should preferably be prepared from blood drawn from the marginal ear vein, tip of tail, as well as,
because of in contrast to Babesia bovis, Anaplasma do not accumulate in capillaries, so blood drawn from the
jugular or other large vessel is satisfactory (Johnston et al., 2000). Because of the rather indistinctive
morphology of Anaplasma, it is essential that smears be well prepared and free from foreign matter, as specks of
debris can confuse diagnosis. Thick blood films as used for the diagnosis of babesiosis are not appropriate for the
diagnosis of anaplasmosis, as Anaplasma are difficult to identify once they become dissociated from
erythrocytes (Gerald et al., 2000 and Aiello and Mays, 2007).
Microscopic examination of blood smears stained with Giemsa stain is the most commonly used
method; it is not very rapid and accurate as other techniques of anaplasma identification, serological tests as well
as some expensive commercial stains (Camco-Quik and Diff-Quik) of blood smears. And also, the infection
becomes visible microscopically 2–6 weeks following transmission. Quite severe anaemia may persist for some
weeks after the parasites have become virtually undetectable in blood smears (Johnston et al., 2000 and
Radostits et al., 2006).
Nucleic-acid-based tests
The other available test is a DNA test that looks for Anaplasma DNA in the bloodstream to detect A.marginale
infection in carrier cattle (Eriks et al., 1989). For this purpose a radioactive RNA probe, which detected
parasitaemia as low as 0.000025%, has been described by Figueroa et al. (1999). Infected ticks have also been
identified using a cloned DNA probe (Gale et al., 1996). The analytical sensitivity of polymerase chain reaction
(PCR)-based methods has been estimated at 0.0001% infected erythrocytes, but at this level only a proportion of
carrier cattle would be detected. A sensitive and potentially specific nested PCR has been used to identify
A.marginale carrier cattle. This technique is capable of identifying as few as 30 infected erythrocytes per ml of
blood, well below the lowest levels in carriers. However, nested PCR poses significant quality control problems
for routine use. Laboratories running this assay should recognise problems in specificity due to nonspecific
amplification (Ge et al., 1997).
4.2 Inoculation of suspected blood into a Splenectomised Calf
An expensive procedure, but one that may occasionally be justified to confirm infection, particularly in latently
infected cattle, is the inoculation of blood from the suspect animal into a splenectomised calf (Jorgensen et al.,
2004). A quantity of up to 500 ml of the donor’s blood in anticoagulant is inoculated intravenously into the
splenectomised calf, which is then tested by blood smear examination at least every 2–3 days. If the donor is
infected, Anaplasma observed in smears from the splenectomised calf generally within 4 weeks, but this period
may extend up to 8 weeks. The inability to examine large numbers of carriers, large amount of blood taken from
the donor and the lack of quantization has severely limited the application of this technique (Bradway et al.,
2001).
4.3 Serological Tests
Anaplasma infections usually persist for the life of the animal. However, except for occasional small
recrudescences, Anaplasma cannot readily be detected in blood smears after an acute parasitaemic episode. Thus,
a number of serological tests have been developed with the aim of detecting latently infected animals. Some of
the common serological tests are listed below.
The Complement Fixation Test/CFT
It is satisfactory for use in cattle, goats and sheep but the antibody titer is highest during the active phase of the
disease and sufficiently low in carrier animals to give a proportion of false negative results. False positive
reactions can occur because of erythrocyte contamination of the A.marginale antigen and the presence of
antibodies to erythrocytes in some cattle sera (Bradway et al., 2001 and Radostits et al., 2006). Some data
confirm that as it lacks sensitivity and fails to detect a significant proportion of carrier cattle. Therefore, the
Complement Fixation Test can no longer be recommended as a reliable assay to detect infected animals
(Bradway et al., 2001).
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Card Agglutination Test/CAT
The CAT is that; it is sensitive, may be undertaken either in the laboratory or in the field, and gives a result
within a few minutes. However, because of the CAT antigen is a suspension of A. marginale particles,
nonspecific reactions may be a problem (Kocan et al., 2000).
Competitive Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assay/c-ELISA
A c-ELISA using a recombinant antigen termed rMSP-5 and bovine anti-major surface protein-5 (MSP-5)
specific monoclonal antibody (MAb) has proven very sensitive and specific for detection of Anaplasma-infected
animals (Ndung’u et al., 1995 and Torioni et al., 1998). Due to the establishment of carrier states in infected
animals, the c-ELISA is regarded as a reliable screening test for identifying A.marginale-infected cattle. However,
cross-reactivity among Anaplasma species has been reported when the c-ELISA is used to classify cattle infected
with A.marginale (Dreher et al., 2005 and James et al., 2010). Additionally, the lag time between infection and
the anti-MSP-5 antibody response may allow for the misclassification of cattle sub acutely infected with
Anaplasma species (James et al., 2010).
Indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay/I-ELISA
I-ELISA based on the use of a normal red blood cell antigen (negative antigen) and an A.marginale infected red
blood cell antigen (positive antigen) has been found to be reliable for the detection of A.marginale-positive sera
(Ndung’u et al., 1995). Although more cumbersome than tests using only one antigen, this test eliminates those
sera that have high levels of nonspecific activity due to iso-antibodies to normal red blood cell components.
According to Reyna-Bello et al., (1998) study the test correctly identified all 100 known positive sera taken from
cattle up to 3 years after infection, while 3% of negative sera gave false-positive results. But this assay is
expensive, complex to perform and not rapid.
Dot enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay/Dot-ELISA
Compared with the I-ELISA, the dot ELISA has the potential advantages of being rapid, inexpensive and simple
to perform. While, due to cross-reactivity among Anaplasma species, the dot ELISA has a sensitivity of 93% and
a specificity of 96% (Torioni et al., 1998).
Indirect fluorescent antibody test/IFAT
Because of the limitations on the number of indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) tests that can be performed daily,
other serological tests are generally preferred. A serious problem encountered with the test is nonspecific
fluorescence. Antigen made from blood collected as soon as adequate parasitaemia (5–10%) occurs is most
likely to be suitable. Nonspecific fluorescence due to antibodies adhering to infected erythrocytes is the common
problem but it can be reduced by washing the erythrocytes in an acidic glycine buffer before antigen smears are
prepared (Richey and Palmer, 1990 and Johnston et al., 2000).
5. The Common Diagnostic Techniques for Theileriosis and its Challenges
5.1 Identification of the Agent
Giemsa Staining
The macroschizont is a characteristic diagnostic feature of acute infections with T.parva and T.annulata in
Giemsa-stained biopsy or tissue impression smears of lymph nodes, liver and spleen. Schizonts are transitory in
T.mutans and the T.sergenti/T.buffeli/T.orientalis group, in which the piroplasm stage may be pathogenic
(Rowlands et al., 2000). Theileria taurotragi schizonts are not readily detected in Giemsa-stained blood smears.
And also for practical purposes schizonts and piroplasms of different Theileria species are difficult to
discriminate in Giemsa-stained smears (Rowlands et al., 2000 and D’Oliveira et al., 2006).
Piroplasms of most species of Theileria may persist for months or years in recovered animals. Hence,
detection of piroplasms in carrier animals is an important epidemiological parameter. However, Theileria
piroplasms may be difficult to find in stained blood smears. More important, it is generally not possible to
discriminate T.annulata from nonpathogenic Theileria species that may occur simultaneously within the same
bovine host (D’Oliveira et al., 2006). Negative results of microscopic examination of blood films do not exclude
latent infection. Piroplasms are also seen in prepared smears at post-mortem, but the parasites appear shrunken
and their cytoplasm is barely visible (Rowlands et al., 2000 and Dolan, 2009).
Nucleic-acid-based tests
Recently, PCR was used for detection of the carrier state of Theileria infection. However, it appears that PCR
performed with blood samples is dependent upon the presence of erythrocytic merozoites and not necessarily of
schizonts. So, the detection of latent schizonts in recovered or immunized cattle remains a problem (Rowlands et
al., 2000).
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5.2 Serological Tests
The indirect fluorescent antibody test
The IFAT based on schizonts derived from culture or infected cattle detected considerable levels of antibodies in
cattle immunized with attenuated schizonts (Rowlands et al., 2000). Although the antibodies detected were not
necessarily an indication of immunity to infection, the very fact of the presence of this antibody indicates that a
multiplication of schizonts occurred in the vaccinated animals (Pipano and Shkap, 2006).
The IFA test is useful for identifying herds that contain carriers of T.annulata, but is not always
sufficiently sensitive to detect all infected individuals. This is because of antibodies last for a variable period of
time after recovery. Both schizont and merozoites Indirect Fluorescent antigens have failed to detect antibody in
some animals carrying patent infection with piroplasms (Rowlands et al., 2000). Because of the problems of
cross-reactivity among different Theileria species (T.annulata, T.parva, T.mutans and T.taurotragi), the test has
limitations for large-scale serological surveys, particularly in areas where several species overlap. Therefore
there is a need for tests, that are more specific, are easy to interpret, and robust enough to be used in field
conditions (Rowlands et al., 2000; D’Oliveira et al., 2006 and Pipano and Shkap, 2006).
6. Common Control Methods of Babesiosis and its Constraints
Disease control and prevention strategies are centered on reliable diagnostic tests for accurately and precisely
identifying infected cattle. In most developing countries where babesiosis are endemic, disease control rather
than eradication is the only realistic option. Eradication is unlikely to be feasible except in ecologically isolated
areas and in advanced countries with the necessary resources. An active control of babesiosis is achieved by
three main methods: immunization, chemoprophylaxis and vector control (Radostits et al., 2006).
Immunization
The carrier donor system relies on chronically infected animals to supply infected blood for vaccination of
susceptible cattle (Bose et al., 2005 and Radostits et al., 2006). Problems that were encountered with this form of
vaccination were; the cattle are not always being protected, unpredictability of reactions and the transfer of other
field strains and blood parasites to cattle being vaccinated (Bose et al., 2005). The likelihood of vaccine-induced
reactions has been reduced with the development of attenuated strains but there is always the risk of reactions
when highly susceptible, and adult cattle are vaccinated. Concurrent infections may increase the likelihood of
reactions. The fever associated with reactions in pregnant cows may cause abortion and in large bulls a
temporary loss of fertility is observed (OIE, 2000 and Holman et al., 2003).
In most cases, a single vaccination provided lasting, probably life-long immunity against field
infections with antigenically different strains. However, some failures have occurred and are thought to be
associated with the choice of vaccine strains, the presence of heterologous field strains, and host factors. There is
little evidence of time-related waning of immunity (Bock et al., 2000 and Holman et al., 2003). Despite the
potential severity of vaccination, individuals who survive generally develop immunity against disease, but not
against infection, and could remain persistently infected (Holman et al., 2003; Jorgensen et al., 2004 and Bose et
al., 2005).
Chemoprophylaxis
Drugs exist for control by therapy and prophylaxis of babesiosis, but they are few and some previously useful
products are no longer available (Bose et al., 2005 and Radostits et al., 2006). For babesiosis infection,
diamidine derivatives are frequently used. Imidocarb dipropionate is also recommended for chemoprophylaxis.
The mode of action of Imidocarb, diamidine derivatives, with babesiacidal activity is not well known; however,
the ultrastructural changes of the erythrocyte-stage parasite following exposure to Imidocarb are described.
Although it has been reported that some babesiosis infection have been successfully cleared with Imidocarb,
controversy exists regarding its efficacy. Yet, no new therapeutics for this disease is believed to be in
development (Bock et al., 2000 and De Echaide et al., 2007).
Furthermore, if the illness is treated urgently and efficiently following vaccination, and the protozoa
are killed before antibodies are produced, no immunity occurs. Drugs can also be used during the period of
initial exposure in a method known as chemo-immunization. However the method can be expensive and relies on
challenge occurring during the period of drug cover which may create problems under a pastoral system
(Jorgensen et al., 2004.
Tick Control
Ambitious aims towards eradication of ticks induced several countries to engage in expensive and unsuccessful
national campaigns for tick control (De Echaide et al., 2007). The two commonly used methods are hand de-
ticking and the application of acaricides (Bock et al., 2000). Problems with cost, infrastructure and maintenance
were important deterrents. Possibly the lack of adequate technology and the availability of material have
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accounted for the limited effectiveness of those methods. Acaricides used to control can be toxic to livestock and
humans, can create illegal residues in tissues of animals, and can be destructive to the environment if they are not
used and handled in a safe and correct manner (Radostits et al., 2006 and El-Gaysh et al., 2008). Difficulties of
getting a complete muster of all cattle on every dipping day also create a problem. In such case, although
millions of animals are treated and millions of kilograms of acaricides are used yearly, the safe use should not be
taken for granted (El-Gaysh et al., 2008 and Chauvin et al., 2009). To avoid accidents and misuse, it is necessary
to continually review and employ safe use precautions and procedures (FAO, 2006).
It is also difficult to control and eradicate multi-host ticks, which can be infective but temporarily not
resident on a beast on dipping day. Control of ticks capable of surviving on both domestic and wild animals
presents a major problem (Radostits et al., 2006). A major problem is encountered when the protozoan persists
through succeeding generations of the vector tick, spread of ticks or infested cattle due to environmental activity,
e.g. floods, windstorms as well as illegal movement of cattle without a permit (Chauvin et al., 2009).
It is now generally understood that tick control should not only be based on acaricide use.
Complementary approaches have been developed and these include resistant cattle, vaccines against the ticks,
grazing strategies and fungal biopesticides. In using resistant cattle approach, there is a risk of losing other herd
characteristics that are profitable for the farmer and strategies based on breeding programmes are relatively slow
to implement and to modify (FAO, 2006).
6.2 Common Control Methods of Anaplasmosis and its Constraints
The eradication of anaplasmosis is unlikely to be feasible with its non-bovine reservoirs and variety of vector
species (Radostits et al., 2006). Control methods for anaplasmosis have not changed markedly during the past 50
years and active control of anaplasmosis achieved by; arthropod control, chemoprophylaxis, vaccination, and
maintenance of an Anaplasma-free herd. Ideally, these methods should be integrated to make the most cost-
effective use of each and also to exploit breed resistance and the development and maintenance of enzootic
stability (FAO, 2006 and Radostits et al., 2006). Control measures implemented vary with geographic location,
and depend on availability, cost, and the feasibility of application (Kocan et al., 2000).
Immunization
Vaccination has been an effective means of preventing outbreaks of anaplasmosis, but these vaccines, live and
inactivated, are dependent on bovine blood as the source of infection or antigen (Richey, 2003). Blood-derived
vaccines are difficult to standardize and bear the risk of transmitting other bovine pathogens in apparent at the
time of blood collection. Extensive purification is required to remove bovine cell membranes, which may cause
side effects. Most importantly, geographic isolates of A.marginale are often not cross-protective. Some
researchers think that the protection achieved by vaccination is very isolate specific (Kocan et al., 2000).
The vaccine does not prevent infection, but aids in the prevention of clinical symptoms or in the
reduction of the severity of clinical cases (Breiner et al., 2005). Most infected cattle then carry the organism for
their entire life. They are "immune carriers." That is to say, they are "immune" to becoming sick from the agent;
but, are carriers of the agent and in this way; the organism perpetuates itself. Therefore, use of this vaccine
cannot be undertaken lightly (Richey, 2003).
Studies of Breiner et al., (2005) shows that calf losses from cows previously vaccinated against
anaplasmosis have been noted. The dam can be sensitized by blood elements in the vaccine, if those elements are
different than those the cows’ possesses. The antibodies formed against the foreign blood elements are
concentrated in the colostrum of the cow and passed to the newborn calf during post-partum nursing. The
condition, in the calf, known as “Neonatal Isoerythrolysis”, NI, or the "yellow calf" syndrome has been
developed. It can only occur by vaccinating the dam. Therefore, when using anaplasmosis vaccine as a control
method, it would be advisable to vaccinate the cows while they are open or as far from calving as possible.
Vaccinating the herd sires does not cause the syndrome in calves (Richey, 2003 and Breiner et al., 2005).
Chemoprophylaxis
Until an anaplasmosis problem develops, producers usually are not concerned with control. This program
necessitates blood testing and identifying each animal in the herd as a carrier of the disease or as susceptible to
the disease (Richey, 2003). It also requires that two separate herds be maintained during the vector season, test
the herd and clear up the carriers with tetracycline antibiotics, Continuous chlortetracycline (CTC) medication
during the vector season and Continuous chlortetracycline medication the year around (Breiner et al., 2005).
Because of the need for higher dosages and longer treatment regimens for anaplasmosis, the use of drugs is
generally limited to control outbreaks and not to sterilize carriers (Kocan et al., 2003).
Arthropod control
The transfer of the agent from a carrier animal to a susceptible animal can occur by a number of routes. One
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common way is via ticks (Radostits et al., 2006). Additionally, biting insects such as, Diptera (horse flies,
stomoxys, etc) are also capable of transmission (OIE, 2000). The wide range of insect vectors and possible
environment pollution due to chemical application makes the control complex (El-Gaysh et al., 2008).
Not all developing countries and those in transition may have such information available, due to a lack
of human, economic and infrastructural resources. In addition to cost, acaricide resistance and the risk of
residues in cattle products; poor management of tick control and illegal cattle movement in many countries
makes the control of ticks difficult. Repopulation of a region with ticks after only two or three years of freedom
can cause serious losses when babesiosis and anaplasmosis return (Radostits et al., 2006 and El-Gaysh et al.,
2008). Additionally, transfer of blood between animals should also be avoided (OIE, 2000 and FAO, 2006).
In addition to chemical control method, a non chemical technology like vaccines has been used. The
vaccines that are presently available do not have the knockdown effect as of traditional chemical acaricides.
Farmers may initially be disappointed if they treat the cattle and do not see immediate tick deaths, an important
marketing constraint. Because there is no natural exposure to the antigens, the present vaccines are not
reinforced by tick feeding and have a limited duration of protection. Vaccination is recommended every 10
weeks to 3 months in the tick season (FAO, 2006; Ghosh et al., 2007 and El-Gaysh et al., 2008).
6.3 Common Control Methods of Theileriosis and its Constraints
Control of Theileriosis is based on a multifaceted approach including pasture management, herd-selection of
resistant animals, tick control, and immunization (OIE, 2005).
Antitheilerial drugs
Once an animal is manifesting clinical signs of ECF, treatment is generally considered to be either unsatisfactory
or too expensive (Dolan, 2009). Even if a much higher success rate is obtained with the two recently introduced
drugs, halofuginone lactate and parvaquone recovered animals may become carriers unless the correct dose is
used. These antitheilerial drugs are not generally available and often used without proper diagnosis. Although
parvaquone and bu- parvaquone are not able to eliminate infections, they have some efficacy against parasitemia
of initial infection. This is due to the fact that, the activity of these compounds is greatest against the schizont
stage (OIE, 2005 and Dolan, 2009).
Immunization
Vaccination using attenuated schizont-infected cell lines has been widely used for T.annulata, while for T.parva
control, infection and treatment using tick-derived sporozoites and tetracycline is being implemented in a
number of countries in eastern, central and southern Africa (FAO, 2006 and Hashemi-Fesharki, 2008). The
immunized cattle remained productive, but different treatment regimens were necessary for different cattle types,
depending on the proportion of cattle in their breeding (Radostits et al., 2006). For a rational approach to ECF
immunization, it is necessary to isolate and characterize T.parva stocks from the field before selecting them for
immunization. Furthermore, the immunity engendered following ECF immunization is strain/stock specific. So it
is necessary to have precise methods for identifying not only different species of Theileria, but also different
strains of T.parva (Kocan et al., 2003 and FAO, 2006).
Strategic control plus immunization can markedly reduce the risk of clinical Theileriosis but
immunized animals are carriers and all stages of the vector can transmit infection from them to naïve animals.
Hence, the risk inherent in the widespread use of such vaccines across national boundaries warrants further
consideration (Kocan et al., 2003 and Radostits et al., 2006).
Tick Control
The successful implementation of rational and sustainable tick control programmes in grazing animals is
dependent upon a sound knowledge of the ecology or epidemiology of the parasite as it interacts with the host in
specific climatic, management and production environments (Kocan et al., 2003). Urgency of need in terms of
disease transmission can be illustrated by the need for control of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, which transmits
East Coast fever to cattle. Since the disease is transmitted from stage to stage in the life of the tick, an infective
adult can infect a susceptible animal within two or three days after it attaches. Therefore, with an acaricide that
has a short residual activity; cattle must be treated every three to five days to prevent transmission of the disease
(Rowlands et al., 2000; FAO, 2006 and Dolan, 2009). Additionally, it is tedious to get considerable information
concerning the life history, seasonal appearance and biology of ticks before “strategic” treatment utilized
(Rowlands et al., 2000 and Kocan et al., 2003).
Control of theileriosis is achieved mainly by dipping, but this method is becoming less reliable because
of the escalating cost of acaricides (Dolan, 2009). Also, because of the expansion of crop agriculture, some
livestock owners can no longer walk their cattle to dips (FAO, 2006 and Rowlands et al., 2000). Current
problems of the chemical control of ticks, like the risk of residues in meat, milk and their products, the
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insecticide resistance and the possible environment pollution are critically outlined (D’Oliveira et al., 2006).
Furthermore, it has been observed that indigenous cattle, constituting the majority of the herds in some of the
affected countries, may lose their endemic stability with intensive dipping (Rowlands et al., 2000 and OIE,
2005).
Recent studies have shown that as this all tick control approach may not be cost-effective in terms of
increasing the productivity of cattle. Thus, the use of concealed tick antigens for vaccination of cattle has served
as the basis of a commercial vaccine, but there are still potential drawbacks that should be addressed. Thus,
current concealed antigen vaccines may not prevent damage to bovine hides or the transmission of tick-borne
infections (Sathaporn et al., 2004).
In many areas of the world, rotation between crops and livestock is a measure that reduces tick
populations. This approach needs a prerequisite that knowledge of tick ecology in a region, suitable pasture,
animals and fencing. Application can prove difficult for some farmers who do not have sufficient free paddocks.
A small proportion of free living eggs and larval stages can often extend for up to 7 or 8 months. These are likely
to have very poor or no powers of reinfestation of cattle, and are usually of little practical significance in
achieving adequate control of ticks but they do interfere with eradication attempts (Johnston et al., 2000).
Tick Control Strategies under Development
Biological control
The biological agents, which potentially could be used for the control of ticks, include some fungi, bacteria,
nematodes and ants that attack soil living stages of the ticks. These natural pathogens and predators have not yet
been subjected to sufficient field testing or validation and require extensive product development. Nevertheless,
preliminary laboratory bioassay trials against B.microplus have shown Metarhizium anisopliae to have a high
level of virulence against ticks (Kirby, 2010).
Myco insecticides are a potentially cost effective, sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative to
chemical acaricides that can be applied using conventional technology, thus making them simple for farmers to
use. If field trials are successful, more large-scale testing will be needed, including the determination of non-
target effects (Kirby, 2010 and Alan, 2011).
It is known that a number of bird species (oxpeckers, cattle egrets, chickens) may contribute to an
overall reduction in tick numbers on livestock and in the environment. Their precise effects on tick burdens need
further evaluation before they can be considered as significant tick control measures. Until this is known, it is not
possible to recommend such alternatives to producers for adoption and practical use in the field (Alan, 2011).
Herbal Remedies
The use of some types of grass or leguminous plants with acaricidal or repellent effects needs greater assessment
for possible inclusion in schemes for improving tick control. Brachiaria brizantha, Melinis minutiflora,
Stylosanthes species, neem oil, etc., have been shown to have some larvicidal or repellent effect against the
larvae of ticks. Extracts of some plants are also active against certain tick species. The feasibility of these species
for feeding animals for tick control under field conditions has not yet been adequately studied (Kirby, 2010).
7. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The diagnosis of acute anaplasmosis, theileriosis and babesiosis infections in cattle is made by microscopic
examination of Wright-Giemsa stained smears. However, the efficiency of the method in the diagnosis of sub
clinical infections remains poor. Even though, in recent years, suitable serological tests and specific antigen
detecting tests have been described, none of them appears to be adopted for routine diagnostic use in field and to
some extent in laboratories. It is hoped that a combination of ELISA, PCR and DNA probes may greatly enhance
the present capacity to identify infected animals. The control of the tick vectors is a permanent solution to the
TBDs problem but the ever rising costs of acaricides, their effect on the environment, the development of
acaricide resistance, and frequent political problems in the affected regions makes the control of TBDs complex.
Moreover, live vaccines for tick-borne diseases control have well-known limitations. Some drugs also exist for
control by therapy and prophylaxis of TBDs, but they are few and previously useful products no longer available.
In line with the above conclusion the following recommendations are forwarded:
The effort invested in the research and development of high quality standardized diagnostic test should be
critically needed.
Need to improve understanding of factors which cause variant characteristics to arise in parasite
populations, and develop ways for predicting and measuring these changes.
Enzootic stability should be considered in indigenous and exotic cattle.
Undoubtedly, to implement effective control measures, renewed efforts are needed, particularly to use
integrated approaches.
Where vaccines are used, strict attention is paid to quality control and safety testing.
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In the long term it is inevitable and new therapeutic products will believed to be required.
The availability of each of the control options, their advantages and disadvantages, and the cost benefit of
each strategy should be assessed before deciding on the programme.
There should be federal regulations pertaining to the interstate movement of TBDs carriers.
Much greater emphasis is needed to determine the economic importance of TBDs.
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