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Molecular occurrence of trypanosomes, erythrocyte and serum sialic acid concentrations of Muturu and Bunaji cattle in Benue State, Nigeria.
Veterinary parasitology - 15 Aug 2017
Ode Samuel, Adamu Mathew, Taioe Moeti, Thekisoe Oriel, Adamu Sani, Saror Daniel I
Abstract excerpt
One hundred each, of Muturu and Bunaji cattle were screened, using polymerase chain reaction (PCR), for trypanosomes in Makurdi and Gboko Local Government Areas of Benue State, Nigeria. Erythrocyte surface sialic acid (ESSA) and free serum sialic acid (FSSA) concentrations were determined and compared in both breeds with the aim of providing baseline data for research and diagnostic purposes. Five per cent (5%)...
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