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    Heamatological Parameters of Tick Infested Bunaji Cattle Breeds in Lafia, North Central Nigeria
    (Department of Animal Science, Nasarawa State Univerisity Keffi, 2020-06-13) Mango, A.M.; Muhammad Kabir Baba; Ibrahim, A.O.
    A study on haematological parameters of tick infested bunaji cattle was carried out between the months of June to July in Lafia, North Central Nigeria to determine the level of tick infestation contributed by various tick species as well as their effects on haematological parameters of the animals using standard parasitological and haematological procedures. A total number of 110 bunaji cattle were sampled from three different locations. Eighty five (73.27%) of the animals were infested with various species of ticks (Ablyomma variegatum, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, Boophilus decoloratus and Hyalomma truncatus). the result based on the type of cattle revealed that cows had the highest infestation (26.36%) but however, bulls, heifers, and bull calves had 24.55%, 2.00 and 6.36% respectively. Ablyomma variegatum accounted for a significantly (P<0.05) higher infestation rate 38.18 .whereas, 16.36, 11.82, 4.55% and 6.36 was seen on animals infested with Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, Boophilus decoloratus, Hyalomma truncatus and mixed infestations respectively. A significant difference (P<0.05) was observed between infested and non-infested animals on Packed cell volume (PCV), Monocyte and Eosinophil. In contrast, Haemoglobin, Neutrophil, Lymphocyte and Basophil were not significantly affected (P>0.05). Ablyomma variegatum, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, Hyalomma truncatus and Boophilus decoloratus are the most economical important tick species affecting Bunaji cattle. Moreover, haematological parameters of bunaji cattle are greatly affected by tick infestation. Routine evaluation of infestation level and management practice should be carried out by livestock farmers on their farm to reduce the level of ticks as well as their breeding places