[Glossina, domestic livestock and wild fauna: is a conciliation possible?]

Animal trypanosomiasis is one of the major obstacles to livestock production in Africa. South of the Sahara. Tsetse fly control is considered to be the best method of overcoming the disease. The adverse effect of Glossina on cattle rearing and their role in the protection of the environment in West Africa is discussed. Meat production possibilities in infested areas, difficulties encountered in tsetse control and related problems are reviewed. Lastly solutions which would assure both livestock development and at the same time protection of the wildlife are examined.