5. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the present study shows that agro-pastoral cattle in Ibarapa Central and North Areas of Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria are heavily infected with GIP. This implies that GIP are still a threat to profitable cattle production in Ibarapa. Importantly, some of the parasites identified in this study, like Schistosoma spp andTaenia spp are of zoonotic importance, which further gives credence for the need to curtail GIP amongst livestock to promote public health. Additionally, this study shows that age, breed, BCS and herd size are important predictors of GIP infection. Finally, the effective control of GIP infection in cattle herds in this area and similar settings in Nigeria and Africa with the use of drugs and improved husbandry practices are recommended.