PREVALENCE OF HEAMOPARASITES IN CATTLE SLAUGHTERED IN CENTRAL ABATTOIR,AKINYELE IBADAN
Abstract
Livestock production is a critical contributor to Nigeria’s agricultural economy,
providing food, income, and employment for millions of people. However, its
productivity is threatened by haemoparasitic infections, which cause anemia,
weight loss, reduced milk and meat yield, and sometimes death in affected
animals. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of
haemoparasites in cattle slaughtered at the Central Abattoir, Akinyele, Ibadan,
Oyo State. A total of 94 blood samples were randomly collected from cattle of
different ages, sexes, and breeds over a 12-week period (February–May 2025).
Laboratory analysis was carried out using thin blood smears, wet mount
preparations, and Packed Cell Volume (PCV) determination, with data analyzed
statistically
using Chi-square and ANOVA. The overall prevalence of
haemoparasites was 11.70%, with Babesia spp. (36.36%) and Anaplasma spp.
(36.36%) recorded as single infections, while mixed infections of both parasites
accounted for 27.27%. Age-specific distribution showed that cattle aged 4–5
years had the highest prevalence (12.82%) compared to 6–7 years (6.25%),
suggesting that younger adults are more susceptible. This was statistically
significant (P
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