Study on Prevalence of Hard Ticks and Their Associated Risk Factors in Small Ruminants of Boloso Sore Districts of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Mathewos, Mesfin; Welamu, Wengelu; Fesseha, Haben; Aliye, Saliman; Endale, Habtamu

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“…Th e analysis of infestation according to sex revealed that there were more tick infestations on female sheep than on male animals. Similar fi nding was also reported in previous study, which established that the tick infestation was higher in females (78.1%) than in males (58.42%) (Mathewos et al, 2021). Th e logical explanation for this fi nding is that the stress factors such as pregnancy and lactation may have made the female animals more susceptible to infestation with ticks as compared with males.…”

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“…Th e overall prevalence of tick infestation in sheep in the Nile River State was 66.7%. Th is result was comparable to those reported by Mathewos et al, (2021) in Ethiopia (68.33%) and higher than the 51.97% reported by Khan et al, (2022) in Pakistan. Th e variation in the infestation rate may be attributed to varying environmental conditions, production and management factors that in turn aff ect the ticks' population (Norval et al, 1992).…”

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“…Th e logical explanation for this fi nding is that the stress factors such as pregnancy and lactation may have made the female animals more susceptible to infestation with ticks as compared with males. Adding to that, the females are generally kept for a long time for birth-giving pursuits, which raises the possibility of being infested with ticks (Mathewos et al, 2021).…”

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Prevalence of Ticks and Risk Factors Associated With the Infestation of Sheep in River Nile State, Sudan

Mohammed

Khidir²,

Taha³

2022

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A cross-sectional study was conducted in River Nile State, Sudan, between June to August 2018 to determine the prevalence of tick infestation on sheep and the potential risk factors associated with the infestation. A total of 135 sheep from five different localities (Shendi, Al Matamah, Ad-Damer, Atbara, and Berber) were examined and, of these, 90 were tick-infested (66.7%). A total of 340 ticks (male 185, female 155) were collected and identified using zoological taxonomic keys. The most dominant tick species collected in this survey were Rhipicephalus eversti Neumann, 1897 (38%), followed by Hyalomma anatolicum Koch, 1844 (23.8%), Rhipicephalus sanguineus Latreille, 1806 (20.6%), Rhipicephalus praetextatus Gerstacker, 1873 (16.4%), and Hyalomma dromedarii Koch, 1844 (1.2%). The chi-square analysis showed that there was a significant association (p ≤ 0.05) between tick infestation and localities, housing type, sex, control of ticks, and removal of manure. The highest prevalence rate was recorded in Atbara, in the open housing type, in females, in farms that did not use acaricides and did not remove the manure frequently. On the other hand, there was no significant association (p ˃ 0.05) between tick infestation and herd size, rearing system, breed, age and colour of coat (p=0.846). This study expanded the knowledge on tick fauna and associated risk factors in the River Nile State, and it demonstrated that multiple tick species are infesting sheep with the potential to transmit several tick-borne diseases.

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Prevalence of Ticks and Risk Factors Associated With the Infestation of Sheep in River Nile State, Sudan

Mohammed

Khidir²,

Taha³

2022

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“…With an average annual rainfall of 1300 mm and an average daily temperature of 20.4°C, a short-wet season lasts from March to May, and a long rainy season lasts from June to September. According to a 2016 report from the Wolaita Zone Livestock and Fishery Resources office, the livestock population of the Boloso Sore district was estimated to be 84,391 cattle, 57,331 ovines, 8396 caprines, 7321 equines, and 91,375 poultry [ 21 , 22 ].…”

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Study on Salmonella Isolates from Fresh Milk of Dairy Cows in Selected Districts of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Asefa

Legabo

Wolde

et al. 2023

International Journal of Microbiology

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Salmonella infections are most commonly found in animal-derived foods. From December 2021 to May 2022, the researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of Salmonella isolated from raw milk collected in and around Areka town, Boloso Sore Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia. A total of 151 direct udder milk samples were collected at random and examined using bacteriological methods. The overall prevalence of Salmonella was 9.3% (14/151). Breed, age, body condition, lactation stage, and parity were statistically significant risk factors ( p < 0.05 ). Salmonellosis was more common and statistically significant in dairy cows with poor body condition and late lactation stage, as well as the Holstein Friesian crossbreed, accounting for 17.6%, 19.1%, and 17.3%, respectively. The farm’s husbandry hygiene and management system, on the other hand, had no significant association with salmonellosis ( p > 0.05 ). Salmonellosis was generally considered to be moderately prevalent and was one of the diseases of dairy cows in the study area that could have an impact on dairy production and have serious health and financial repercussions. As a result, improvements in milk quality maintenance and assurance are encouraged, and the need for additional research in the study area was suggested along with other ideas.

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“…This species is one of the most common three-host ticks in East Africa, where it infests a wide range of wild animals, especially ungulates, including Cape buffaloes ( Syncerus caffer ) (Kariuki et al 2012). It is the most abundant tick on livestock, such as domestic cattle (Kariuki et al 2012), sheep and goats ( Capra aegagrus hircus ) (Mathewos et al 2021), dromedaries ( Camelus dromedarius ) (Dioli et al 2001, Kariuki et al 2012), as well as dogs ( Canis lupus familiaris ) (Walker et al 2000). Both adult and immature stages readily feed on humans, and human infestations are undoubtedly more common than reported (Lewis 1934, Walker 1974, Walker et al 2000).…”

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Introduction of the ectoparasite Rhipicephalus pulchellus (Ixodida: Ixodidae) into Connecticut with a human traveler from Tanzania, and a review of its importation records into the United States

Stafford,

Molaei,

Williams

et al. 2023

Journal of Medical Entomology

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Globalization, increased frequency of travel, and a rise in legal and illegal animal trades can introduce exotic ticks into the United States. We herein report the importation of a male Rhipicephalus pulchellus (Gerstäcker) on a human traveler returning to Connecticut from Tanzania, Africa, and review historical importation records of this species into the United States. This common tick is broadly distributed throughout East Africa, from Eritrea to Tanzania, has a wide host range on domestic animals and wildlife, and has been most frequently introduced into the United States on tick-infested wild animal hosts and animal trophies, but documentation of importation on humans has been rare. Archival records at the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories show R. pulchellus has been introduced into the United States at least 40 times over the last 62 yr. Rhipicephalus pulchellus has been linked to Rickettsia conorii, the agent of boutonneuse fever in humans, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever orthonairovirus, and Nairobi sheep disease orthonairovirus. Given the potential for this exotic tick to introduce animal or human pathogens, proper surveillance, interception, identification, and reporting of these ticks are vital in protecting human and animal health.

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Study on Prevalence of Hard Ticks and Their Associated Risk Factors in Small Ruminants of Boloso Sore Districts of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

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Prevalence of Ticks and Risk Factors Associated With the Infestation of Sheep in River Nile State, Sudan

Prevalence of Ticks and Risk Factors Associated With the Infestation of Sheep in River Nile State, Sudan

Study on Salmonella Isolates from Fresh Milk of Dairy Cows in Selected Districts of Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

Introduction of the ectoparasite Rhipicephalus pulchellus (Ixodida: Ixodidae) into Connecticut with a human traveler from Tanzania, and a review of its importation records into the United States

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