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Effects of Field Trypanosomosis on Blood Glucose and Urea Nitrogen Levels in Three Cattle Herds in Oyo State, Nigeria
Oladipo T.A1*, Lasisi O.T2, Ijadunola T.I1, Balogun F.A1
2.Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
Citation : Oladipo T.A,et.al, Effects of Field Trypanosomosis on Blood Glucose and Urea Nitrogen Levels in Three Cattle Herds in Oyo State, Nigeria International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences 2018, 4(3) : 8-11
136 animals were sampled comprising White Fulani, Sokoto Gudali, Red Bororo, Azawoak, Red Bororo Crosses and Sokoto Gudali Crosses, to evaluate the effect of natural bovine trypanosomosis on the blood urea nitrogen and blood glucose levels in three herds in Oyo state.
Jugular venipuncture, mid-coccygeal venipuncture and lateral saphenous venipuncture were used to obtain sample from live animals.
The blood glucose level was determined using glucometer with test kit strip while blood urea nitrogen was determined in the laboratory using BUN kit.
A White Fulani breed of cattle is the most common breed in Nigeria. Animals infected with trypanosomes had low blood glucose and blood urea nitrogen. White fulani cattle breed was said to be more susceptible to trypanosomosis, while Sokoto Gudali breed showed least susceptibility.