Reports the prevalence species and intensity of trypanosome parasitaenia (1986-1987) for N'Dama cattle managed in village herds inforest and plateau areas of Idiofa, Zaire, Examines tsese challenge & its relationshipto trypanosome prevalence. Reports the duration of infection, pattern of parasitaemia and the effects of trypanosomiasis and other diseases on PCV. Gives preliminary performance data