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ArticleJournal of parasitology research2026

Epidemiology of Bovine Trypanosomiasis in Abe Dongoro District, Western Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Abdu Muhammed, Mitiku Wamile, Negasa Tamasgen, Belay Beyene, Megarsa Gemechu

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Abdu MuhammedDepartment of Animal Science, Wollega University, Shambu, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1613-958X
Mitiku WamileDepartment of Animal Science, Wollega University, Shambu, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2270-5250
Negasa TamasgenDepartment of Animal Science, Wollega University, Shambu, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4454-1111
Belay BeyeneDepartment of Animal Science, Wollega University, Shambu, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.
Megarsa GemechuDepartment of Animal Science, Wollega University, Shambu, Ethiopia, wollegauniversity.edu.et.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-6109-9950

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Abstract

Background and Aims: Bovine trypanosomosis is a major protozoan disease constraining cattle productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. This cross-sectional study is aimed at determining the prevalence and associated risk factors of bovine trypanosomosis in the Abe Dongoro district, Western Ethiopia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2023 and October 2023. A total of 520 randomly selected indigenous cattle were examined using buffy coat and Giemsa-stain thin smear techniques for parasitological and hematological analysis. Packed cell volume (PCV) was measured to assess anemia. Data were analyzed using chi-square tests, independent Results: The overall prevalence of bovine trypanosomes was 20.96% (109/520; 95% CI:17.6-24.7). Conclusion: Bovine trypanosomiasis remains a major constraint to cattle health and productivity in the Abe Dongoro district, highlighting the need for sustained vector control, routine screening, and integrated disease management strategies.

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