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Eight herds raised under traditional village management were monitored monthly. Blood samples were collected and analysed for packed blood cell volume (PCV) and for the presence of trypanosomes. A low PCV is indicative of trypanosomal infection. Animals found to be infected or observed to be clinically sick were treated with the trypanocidal drug diminazene aceturate (Berenil). All animals were weighed. Information was also collected on recent calvings, deaths and disposals. Tsetse flies were also trapped once a month.  |
