Numerous published studies have identified CBPP, FMD and trypanosomosis as being the cattle diseases that have the largest negative impact on productivity in Nigeria (Abengaet al., 2004;Alhaji & Babalobi 2016;Chukwuedo & Nimzing 2012;Enwezoret al., 2012;Gumelet al., 2015;Hassanet al., 2016;Lazaruset al., 2012;Majekodunmiet al., 2013;Okaiyetoet al., 2013;Shamakiet al., 2009;Sam-Woboet al., 2010;Wungaket al., 2016). Here, FLNA is linked to cattle disease.