%0 Journal Article
%T Prevalence and Distribution of Tick-Borne Hemoparasites in Cattle from the Noun and Ndé Divisions of the West Region, Cameroon
%A Rostand Cedric Pami Mbitkebeyo
%A Kingsley Tanyi Manchang
%A Corinne Ra&#239
%A ssa Ngnameko
%A Geraud C. Tasse
%J Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine
%P 193-202
%@ 2165-3364
%D 2024
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojvm.2024.148014
%X <b>Background and Objective: </b>Tick-borne hemoparasitic illnesses pose a serious threat to the well-being and productivity of cattle. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of tick-borne hemoparasites in Cameroon, with a specific focus on the Noun and Nde Divisions of the West Region.<b> Methodology: </b>A total of 423 cattle from 10 villages in both divisions were included in the study. Blood smears were prepared and subjected to microscopic screening for Babesia and Anaplasma parasites.<b> Results: </b>The prevalence of <i>Anaplasma</i> was found to be 23.4%, while Babesia exhibited a seroprevalence of 17.3%. Samples from <i>Institute of Agricultural Research for Development</i> (IRAD) and Koupa Ngangnou demonstrated significantly higher prevalence rates, potentially influenced by climate variations affecting tick populations. Additionally, 17.3% of the animals exhibited low hematocrit levels, indicative of anemia. No significant associations were observed between the presence of hemoparasite infection and cattle characteristics.<b> Conclusion: </b>This study provides fundamental data on the extensive distribution and impact of tick-borne hemoparasites in a significant cattle-producing region of Cameroon.
%K Tick-Borne
%K Hemoparasites
%K Cattle
%K Prevalence
%K Cameroon
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=135104