Publication Type: | Journal Article |
Year of Publication: | 2020 |
Authors: | D. Dejene Disasa, Beyene, J., Zerihun, B., Dawit, I., Kabeta, W., Kantiba, W. |
Journal: | Global Scientific Journals |
Volume: | 8 |
Issue: | 7 |
Pagination: | 1295-1303 |
Date Published: | Julu 2020 |
ISSN: | 2320-9186 |
Keywords: | Ambo, lice, Prevalence, small Ruminant |
Abstract: | This study was conducted from November 2015 to April 2016 with the aim of studying the prevalence of lice of economic importance in small ruminants in and around Ambo Woreda. A total of 384 (156 sheep and 228 goats) were included in this study. Out of these animals 143 (37.2%) animals were found being infested with one or more species of lice. Of a total of examined animals; 75 (48.1%) of sheep and 68 (29.8%) of goats were positive for lice. The lice recorded 34.0% Damalinia species, 5.1% Linognathus species and 9.0% mixed species in sheep |
URL: | https://www.globalscientificjournal.com/researchpaper/Prevalence_of_lice_in_small_ruminants_in_and_around_Ambo_District.pdf |
Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of lice in Small Ruminants in and around Ambo District
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