Prevalence of ectoparasites in cattle (Bos indicus) of Jessore, Bangladesh

Abstract

A study was carried out on 60 cattle and 34 (56.66%) were found infested with ticks and lice. Mean parasitic burden was 2.26  0.37 per square inches in cattle. Two species of arachnids, Haemaphysalis bispinosa (31.66%) andRhipicephalus sanguineus (28.33%) lice, Linognathus vituli (23.33%) were identified. Mean parasitic burden was high in case of R. sanguineus (4.33  0.48) followed by H. bispinosa (2.89 ± 0.62) and least in L. vituli (1.28 ± 0.16). Prevalence of ectoparasites were relatively higher in young animals aged > 1 -3 year (66.66%) followed by in calf aged  1 year (50%) and lowest in adult aged > 3 year (44.44%) in cattle. The mean parasitic burden was higher in case of young (2.80.60) followed by adults (1.75  0. 41) and calves (1.5  0.34). Infestation was higher in female (64.10%) than the male (42.85%). Prevalence of ectoparasites were relatively higher in summer (75%) followed by in winter (55%) and lowest in rainy season (40%). The mean parasitic burden was highest in summer (1.93  0.64) followed by in winter (1.72  0.54) and lowest in rainy season (1.5  0.50).

Prevalence of Ectoparasites in Pet Dog and Cat in Dhaka, Bangladesh

“…The study in Dhaka Metropolitan area revealed a considerable prevalence of ectoparasites among companion animals, with rates of 59.57% in dogs and 61.25% in cats, reflecting a substantial burden on urban pets. These rates align with global concerns, mirroring high infestation rates reported in similar studies, such as Alho et al (2018) in Qatar and Sharmin et al (2018) in Bangladeshi cattle. Cats showed higher vulnerability than dogs, consistent with findings from other studies, including Sharmin et al (2018), highlighting the broader issue of ectoparasite prevalence within the country.…”

“…These rates align with global concerns, mirroring high infestation rates reported in similar studies, such as Alho et al (2018) in Qatar and Sharmin et al (2018) in Bangladeshi cattle. Cats showed higher vulnerability than dogs, consistent with findings from other studies, including Sharmin et al (2018), highlighting the broader issue of ectoparasite prevalence within the country.…”

“…Despite its significant importance, Bangladesh has conducted limited research on this subject, prompting my exclusive focus on it. The major focus of research in our country has been on examining the frequency of ectoparasitic infections among both large and small ruminants (Musa et al, 2018;Rony & Begum, 2010;Paul et al, 2012), among other sources. Given the prior conditions, this study aims to provide comprehensive information on the types and prevalence of ectoparasites discovered on dogs and cats, along with their associated risk factors in the Dhaka Metropolitan area of Bangladesh.…”

Evaluation on the presence of Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, and Babesia spp. in goats (Capra hircus) in Cebu, the Philippines

“…These months are considerably cooler than the other months of the year in the Philippines. In warmer months, higher tick prevalence rates are usually reported in other countries [27,28]. The lack of tick vector in this study could have lowered the chances of the goats to acquire the pathogens.…”

Study of biological and ecological features of permanent ectoparasites of cattle

“…Even with basic veterinary measures, permanent ectoparasites can infect livestock, as animals experience more intense hair growth during the winter stall period. In the absence of sufficient insolation, even this physiological feature of the body contributes to outbreaks of diseases caused by permanent ectoparasites [11,12]. During the stall period, significant damage to livestock is caused by permanent parasites -lice and hair follicles, which cause sifunculatosis and bovicolosis disease [13,14].…”