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East Coast Fever disease
(i) Cause –Protozoan;Theillena Parva
(ii) Symptoms
Swollen lymph nodes especially around the base of ears,shoulders and stiff joints
Animal develops high fever
Profuse salivation(animal produces a lot of saliva)
Lachrimation
Difficult breathing
Coughing
Sight impairment
Haemorrhages in the vulva and mouth
(iii) Control
Control of ticks by dipping or spraying or application of Pye-grease to kill ticks
Fence the farm to keep away unwanted animals
Treatment using suitable drugs e.g Butalex
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