<i>Anaplasma</i> and <i>Theileria</i> Pathogens in Cattle of Lambwe Valley, Kenya: A Case for Pro-Active Surveillance in the Wildlife–Livestock Interface

<i>Anaplasma</i> and <i>Theileria</i> Pathogens in Cattle of Lambwe Valley, Kenya: A Case for Pro-Active Surveillance in the Wildlife–Livestock Interface

Tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are major constraints to livestock production and a threat to public health in Africa. This cross-sectional study investigated the risk of infection with TBPs in cattle of Lambwe Valley, Kenya. Blood samples of 680 zebu cattle from 95 herds in six geospatial clusters with...

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Main Authors: Michael N. Okal, Brenda Kisia Odhiambo, Peter Otieno, Joel L. Bargul, Daniel Masiga, Jandouwe Villinger, Shewit Kalayou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
tick-borne pathogens
<i>Anaplasma</i>
<i>Theileria</i>
zebu cattle
wildlife–livestock interface
Kenya
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/11/1830

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