Managing tsetse transmitted trypanosomosis by insecticide treated nets--an affordable and sustainable method for resource poor pig farmers in Ghana.

摘要: An outbreak of tsetse-transmitted trypanosomiasis resulted in more than 50% losses domestic pigs the Eastern Region Ghana (source: Veterinary Services, Accra; April 2007). In a control trial from May 4th–October 10th 2007, efficacy insecticide-treated mosquito fences to tsetse was assessed. Two villages were selected – one serving as with 14 pigsties and experimental village where 24 protected insecticide treated fences. The 100 cm high, 150denier polyester mg/m2 deltamethrin UV protector attached surrounding timber poles planks. Bi-monthly monitoring densities 10 geo-referenced bi-conical traps per showed reduction 90% within two months. Further reductions exceeding 95% recorded during subsequent population not affected, only displaying seasonal variations. Fifty each ear-tagged given single curative treatment diminazene aceturate (3.5 mg/kg bw) after their blood samples had been taken. initial trypanosome prevalence amounted 76% 72% animals, respectively, decreased 16% opposed 84% three months intervention. After six 8% infected contrasting 60% group.