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Protozoan cattle diseases

These are cattle diseases caused by a protozoa, e.g. East coast

fever, Nagana, Red water, Heart water, Coccidiosis, Gall sick-

ness

1. East Coast Fever

It is a serious protozoan disease spread by both the red-legged

and brown ear ticks. It attacks cattle only especially the calves

which are most vulnerable.

Signs and symptoms

 There is rapid rise in temperature

 Swollen lymph nodes especially along the dewlap

 There is general body weakness.

 Difficulty in breathing.

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