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Population genetic analysis of Theileria parva isolated in cattle and buffaloes in Tanzania using minisatellite and microsatellite markers.
Veterinary parasitology - 15 Jul 2016
Rukambile Elpidius, Machuka Eunice, Njahira Moses, Kyalo Martina, Skilton Robert, Mwega Elisa, Chota Andrew, Mathias Mkama, Sallu Raphael, Salih Diaeldin
Abstract excerpt
A population genetic study of Theileria parva was conducted on 103 cattle and 30 buffalo isolates from Kibaha, Lushoto, Njombe Districts and selected National parks in Tanzania. Bovine blood samples were collected from these study areas and categorized into 5 populations; Buffalo, Cattle which graze close to buffalo, Kibaha, Lushoto and Njombe. Samples were tested by nested PCR for T. parva DNA and positives were...
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