Population Dynamics of Ectoparasites in Cattle

摘要

Skin diseases are one of the major causes of considerable economic loss from defective skin and hideexport. Skin diseases caused by ticks and mange mites, are among the major diseases of cattle causing seriouseconomic loss to the farmer, the tanning industry and the country as a whole. This study was carried out fromJanuary to December 2006 to determine ectoparasites infestation pattern in Mubi area of Adamawa State. A totalof 833 cattle with both tick and Mnage infestation cases were recorded. Tick cases was 304 and Mange 529cases. Seasonal infestation of ticks was higher in the month of July and through August. The largest numberof mange infestation was recorded in the month of January to April. The widespread ectoparasites in this regionrequires attention in order to minimize the spread of infestation which cause skin and hide quality degradationand disease transmission, which is an economic lost. The objective of the current study was to compare tickand Mange prevalence in cattle in the study area.