Prevalence and Identification of Bovine Ixodid Tick with their Associated Risk Factors in Hosana District, Hadiya Zone Southern Ethiopia

Fesseha, Haben; Mathewos, Mesfin

doi:10.31080/asps.2020.04.0544

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“…The sex-wise distribution revealed that the number of male ticks are more dominant than the number of female ticks except for Boophilus decoloratus whose males are less than the female numbers and a similar result was reported by ( Ayana et al, 2013 ). In contrast to the current finding, ( Fesseha and Mathewos, 2020 ) reported that females (30.4%) were more prevalent than male (28.6%). This is due to fully engorged female tick drop-off to the ground to lay eggs while males tend to remain permanently attached to the host for up to several months.…”

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“…In contrast to the current study, lower prevalence of ixodid ticks were reported from ( Fesseha and Mathewos, 2020 ) 42.2% in Hosana district, Hadiya zone, ( Tiki and Addis, 2011 ) with 25.64% tick infestation prevalence in Holeta district and ( Zelalem et al, 2016 ) 146 (38%) in the Chiro district. The variation in the prevalence rate in the study area might be attributed to the agroecological, animal health practice, the management system within their respective study area, level of awareness of farmers about the economic importance of tick and tick control strategy.…”

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“…Similarly, this finding was in agreement with the previous work of ( Shichibi et al, 2017 ) with prevalence higher in adult (93.97%) than young (78.71%), ( Meaza et al, 2014 ) with high prevalence with increasing age interval adult (62.7%) and young (85.1%), ( Ayana et al, 2013 ) and ( Okello-Onen et al, 1999 ). This was not consistent with the previous report of ( Fesseha and Mathewos, 2020 ) where a higher tick prevalence 28% (77/275) was recorded in adult one than other age groups, ( Kemal et al, 2016 ) also reported a prevalence of 98.4% in Arbegona District, Southern Ethiopia, ( Yalew et al, 2017 ) with the highest affected young age cattle 56 (43.41%) than other age groups. There might be due to different reasons.…”

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“…This finding was consistent with the earlier studies by ( Ayana et al, 2013 ) in Borana pastoral area, Solomon and Kaaya, ( Solomon and Kaaya, 1996 ) and ( Regassa, 2000 ) in western Ethiopia, ( Walker, 2003 ) in the Rift Valley and eastwards, ( Manuri and Tilahun, 1991 ) in the drier lowlands of Harar and ( Seyoum, 2001 ) at Girana valley in the North Wollo Zone. In contrast, a study by ( Fesseha and Mathewos, 2020 ) also reported four different genera of ticks namely Hyalomma (11.9%), Amblyomma (10.7%), Boophilus (10.2%), and Rhipicephalus (9.4%).…”

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“…This is mainly due to the fact that the most important tick-borne diseases, East Coast Fever and acute theileriosis caused by Theileria parva and Theileria annulata , and their vectors have not yet been reported in Ethiopia. However, the impact of ticks on improving the production of indigenous stocks cannot be ignored and long-term control strategies should be developed ( Fesseha and Mathewos, 2020 ; Feleke, 2003 ).…”

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Study on the distribution of ixodid ticks of cattle in pastoral areas of Yabello district, Borana zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Ayana

Gelaye

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Background Ticks and tick-borne diseases cause major losses in the livestock economy. From both human and veterinary viewpoints, ticks are very important vectors. Methods and results This cross-sectional research was conducted to study the prevalence, tick distribution, and related risk factors in the Borana pastoral region of the Yabello district, Oromia regional state, Ethiopia. A total of 445 cattle were examined for the presence of tick infestation collected from different body parts of the cattle and 89.89% (400/445) of indigenous cattle harbor a total of 7,778 adult ticks belonging to four different genera of ticks namely Rhipicephalus (78.31%), Amblyomma (13.46%), Boophilus (7.01%), and Hyalomma (1.22%). Besides, Rhipicephalus pulchellus (73.17%) and Amblyomma varigatum (7.57%) were among the most prevalent tick species identified whereas Hyalomma dromedari (0.08%) was found to be the least one. In this study, high proportions of ticks were collected from the head and ear (34.57%) followed by anus and vulva (29.47%), scrotum/udder (19.18%), dewlap and neck (8.77%), brisket (7.16%) and belly and back (0.85%). Moreover, a high proportion of Amblyomma species were collected from scrotum/udder (47.76%) and brisket (38.01%); Rhipicephalus species from head and ear (41.14%), anus and vulva (33.64%); Hyalomma species from scrotum/udder (41.05%), anus and vulva (28.42%) and dewlap and neck (20%) whereas most Boophilus species were collected from anus and vulva region (32.48%) and head and ear (31.19%). A statistically significant difference ( P < 0.05) was observed among potential risk factors like age group being higher in adult animals and different kebeles such as Dharito kebele and Dida Tuyoura ranch. Conclusion The result of this survey indicates that economically important ticks are widespread throughout the study areas and their presence in abundance is alerting. To minimize losses attributed to ticks and tick-borne disease cost-effective control strategy should be designed.

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Study on the distribution of ixodid ticks of cattle in pastoral areas of Yabello district, Borana zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

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Fesseha

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Epidemiological study on Ixodid tick infestation and tick borne haemopathogens on cattle in Awi Zone, northwest Ethiopia

Adugna

Tamrat

2022

Veterinary Medicine & Sci

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Background: Tick and tick borne haemopathogens are the main challenge of livestock production and productivity in Ethiopia particular in northwest Ethiopia due to favourable climate condition. Objectives:The objectives of this study was to determining the prevalence of Ixodid tick infestation and tick borne haemopathogens on cattle, identifying the existing Ixodid tick species, assessing seasonal variation and major risk factors associated with tick infestation and tick borne haemopathogens. Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2020 to july 2021 on Ixodid tick infestation and tick borne haemopathogens on cattle in the northwest Ethiopia. A toatal of 384 cattle were used for this study. Tick species were identified using morphological identification keys under a stereomicroscope. Thin blood smear examination were conducted to assess tick borne haemopathogens. Results:The overall prevalence of Ixodid tick infestation and tick borne haemopathogens were 45% and 3%, respectively. Babesia bigemina was the only haemoparasite detected in the present survey. Potential risk factors were investigated for their association with tick infestation and B. bigemina using logistic regression and chi-square test, respectively. Accordingly, age, body condition, agroecological systems and season were significantly (p < 0.05) associated with tick infestation whereas season and body condition were significantly (p < 0.05) associated with B. bigemina infection. A total seven tick species were identified. Amblyomma varigatum (55%) and Boophilus decoloratus (15.7%) were the predominant Ixodid tick species encountered.A total of 128 blood samples were collected from Jawi district and examined using thin blood smear. Of them, 3% were infected by the B. bigemina Conclusions: Tick infestation in this study was high and seems to play vital role for the reduction of production, productivity and for the transmission B. bigemina. Therefore, sound and effective tick control and prevention strategies are needed to mitigate the risk factors for tick infestation and B. bigemina infection in Ethiopia.

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Prevalence, trend comparisons, and identification of ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodoidea) among cattle in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Prevalence and Identification of Bovine Ixodid Tick with their Associated Risk Factors in Hosana District, Hadiya Zone Southern Ethiopia

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Study on the distribution of ixodid ticks of cattle in pastoral areas of Yabello district, Borana zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Study on the distribution of ixodid ticks of cattle in pastoral areas of Yabello district, Borana zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

Epidemiological study on Ixodid tick infestation and tick borne haemopathogens on cattle in Awi Zone, northwest Ethiopia

Prevalence, trend comparisons, and identification of ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodoidea) among cattle in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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