REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN DAMAGE OF DOMESTIC RUMINANTS IN AFRICAN ANIMAL TRYPANOSOMIASIS: A REVIEW
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https://doi.org/10.33003/jaat.2021.0702.047Keywords:
Trypanosomiasis, Pituitary gland, Endocrine, Ruminant, Spermatogenesis, Oestrus cycleAbstract
Animal African trypanosomiasis affects both production and reproduction in domestic ruminants. The reproductive damages caused by trypanosomes have direct or indirect link to some specific organs like endocrine and pituitary gland which secrets follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), interstitial-cell stimulating hormone (ICSH) and growth hormone (GH). These hormones play an important role in the spermatogenic cycle in males and oestrus cycle in females. However, the pathogenesis of these damages have not been clearly elucidated. We believe that this aspect deserves closer study especially in livestock where reproductive performance is the pillar upon which productivity is built. It is hoped that this review which is centred on the chronological report of works that have been carried out on some reproductive organs damage in domestic ruminants infected with or affected by trypanosomes will add more light to the pathophysiology of the affected organs
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