First report of Theileria annulata in Nigeria: Findings from cattle ticks in Zamfara and Sokoto States
Abstract Background Ticks and tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) represent a significant economic burden to cattle farming in sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria. However, in the northern part of this country, where the largest livestock population resides, little is known about the contemporary diversity...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04731-4 |