Determining the Distribution of Tsetse Fly in Gurage Zone, Enemorenaener District, SNNPR of Ethiopia

Short Communication

Austin J Vet Sci & Anim Husb. 2021; 8(3): 1084.

Determining the Distribution of Tsetse Fly in Gurage Zone, Enemorenaener District, SNNPR of Ethiopia

Tamirat T*

Department of Quality and Safety Assurance Directorate, Microbiology Laboratory Team Leader, Ethiopian Meat and Dairy Industry Development Institute, Ethiopia

*Corresponding author: Tekilegiorgis Tamirat, Department of Quality and Safety Assurance Directorate (Meat, Honey and Feed), Microbiology Laboratory Team Leader, P.O. BOX 1573 Bishoftu, Oromia, Ethiopia; Tel:+251911003575; Email: tamoplus@gmail.com

Received: November 10, 2021; Accepted: December 01, 2021; Published: December 08, 2021

Abstract

The study was conducted in Gurage zone, Enemorenaener district of Southern Nation and Nationalities people’s regional state of Ethiopia to assess the apparent densities and distribution of tsetse flies. First questioner survey was conducted and 67% of the asked people says trypanosomiasis is predominant disease in the study area. For entomological survey, 20 NGU traps were deployed and the apparent fly density was determined. The assessment of tsetse flies indicated that the Glossina morsitance and Glossina paladipes were major biological vectors for bovine trypanosomiasis in the study area with apparent densities of 1.85 fly/trap/day. Other biting flies (tabanides and stomoxys) were also collected indicating the possibility of mechanical transmission. The result of the questioners and present study revealed that tsetse fly is most important vector in the study area. Therefore it requires further detailed studies and integrated tsetse flies vector control as well as a high commitment of the community is required to fully and willingly participate in the operation to effectively control and finally eradicate tsetse flies.

Keywords: Apparent density; Enemorena ener district; SNNPRS and Tsetse fly

Introduction

Tsetse fly (Glosina species) is large biting fly that inhabit about 10 million km² of area in 37 sub-Saharan Africa countries which constitute about 37% of the continent considered that 7 million km2 of this area would otherwise be suitable for livestock or/and mixed agricultural development where it is not for Trypanosomosis [1]. These area could theoretically support additional 140 million cattle as well as equivalent number of sheep, goat and relieve pressure on peripheral areas [2]. About 30% of the 150 million cattle in countries are affected by tsetse are exposed to the disease [3].

Citation: Tamirat T. Determining the Distribution of Tsetse Fly in Gurage Zone, Enemorenaener District, SNNPR of Ethiopia. Austin J Vet Sci & Anim Husb. 2021; 8(3): 1084.