Complements And Haematology In Trypanosmosis Of Nigerian Zebu Cattlez: Complement Levels And Haematological Parameters As Indices Of Susceptibility Of Nigerian Zebu Cattle To Trypanosmosis

Complement levels and other indices of susceptibility to trypanosomosis, were determined in three major Nigerian zebu breeds, viz: White Fulani (WF), Red Bororo (RB) and Sokoto Gudali (SG). Three cattle each of WF, RB and SG breeds were intravenously infected with 1.5x106 Trypanosoma congolense and monitored until the PCV declined to ? 15% when they were treated with diminazene aceturate. Infection with trypanosomes caused significant (P