Entomology, Ornithology & Herpetology: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-0983
+44 1478 350008
Department of Veterinary Microbiology and Public Health, Jigjiga University College of Veterinary Medicine, Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Research Article
Epidemiological and Therapeutics Studies on Tick Species of Small Ruminants in Hargelle District, Afder Zone, Somali Region, Ethiopia
Author(s): Yonas Gizaw Habtemichael*, Ayalew Nigussie Alemu, Abdurezak Aliyii Adem and Behailu Amde Felek
Background: Tick infestations are the major causes of skin diseases and economically important parasitic diseases
which hampers small ruminant production. The present study was conducted with aim of estimating prevalence of
tick infestation, identifying common tick species and comparing acaricidal efficacy of commonly used acaricides in
small ruminants in Hargele district of Somali region, Ethiopia.
Methods: A cross sectional and controlled field trial were carried out from July 2016 to May 2017 to study the
epidemiology of tick infestation and evaluating the comparative efficacy of the three commonly utilized acaricides
(diazinon, amitraz and ivermectin).
Result: The overall prevalence rate of tick infestation in small ruminants was 83.2% and species and body
condition showed significant difference .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2161-0983.20.9.234