IDENTIFICATION OF COMMON LIVESTOCK DISEASES AND INVENTORY OF CONTROL METHODS
Aristide T?ba*, Nawolo Yeo, Ouation Souleymane Soro, Zahouli Faustin Zouh B?, Jacques Dahno Monney, Yahaya Karamoko
ABSTRACT
The aim is to combat bovine haemo parasitosis, other diseases, and their vectors by identifying the symptoms,
means and methods of control used by farmers. A survey was conducted from 05 May to 20 June 2020 and from
15 November to 17 December 2022 in the department of Kounahiri. Livestock breeders and agri-breeders were
selected in this locality and questionnaires were sent to them to assess their perception of livestock farming. As for
the farmers, the focus was on the symptoms of bovine anaplasmosis and other recurrent diseases, as well as the
variability of control methods. The majority (63.92%) of the population surveyed considered livestock farming to
be a secondary activity, even though they were involved in it. The lack of early diagnosis led to the identification
of several clinical signs, the most common of which were diarrhea (100%), lesions (100%) and respiratory
difficulties (94.29%). Several methods were used to control the vectors, the main ones being spraying and
injections. The molecules most frequently used to control ticks and biting flies were Promectin1% and Phypronil
goldem, with frequencies of 40% and 30% respectively. For bovine anaplasmosis and other recurrent pathologies,
Peni strepto and Oxytetracycline were the most widely used molecules, with identical frequencies of 18.72%.
What's more, 82.86% of farmers did not respect the dosage of antibiotics, acaricides and antiparasitic (P=0.0001).
By exploring the collaborative efforts of stakeholders, the study provides an overview of the measures being taken
to address these health challenges in cattle.
Keywords: anaplasmosis, clinical signs, Côte d’Ivoire, diseases livestock, vector.
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