The Occurrence and Diversity of Flies Related to the Bali Cattle Breeding System in Badung Regency, Bali Province, Indonesia

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the occurrence and diversity of flies' species in an intensive and extensive farming system. The flies were collected from October to December 2019 by sweeping net in two cowsheds (intensive and extensive farming system) on a private Bali cattle farm in Badung regency, Bali province, Indonesia. A total of 4125 flies belonging to 4 species (Stomoxys calcitrans, Musca domestica, Haematobia irritans, and Hippobosca sp.) were obtained. At the intensive breeding system, the most collected flies were Stomoxys calcitrans (42.58%) and the rare ones were Hyppobosca sp. (3.25%). At the extensive breeding system, the most collected flies were Stomoxys calcitrans (33.86%) and Haematobia irritans were the least abundant (11.36%). Stomoxys calcitrans were observed abundance in Mengwi district, whereas Musca domestica were highest in South Kuta district. It was concluded that the abundance of flies during the study period was affected by farming system, temperature, humidity, and rainfall.

Parasitological and serological detection of Trypanosoma evansi on Bali cattle at the Pesanggaran slaughterhouse, Denpasar, Indonesia using hematological profile

“…(Desquesnes et al 2013). Recent research by Dwinata and Oka (2021) identified blood-sucking flies found around cowsheds on farms in Badung, Bali, namely Stomoxys calcitrans, Haematobia irritans, and Hippobosca sp. These bloodsucking flies indicate the possibility that T. evansi has spread to animal hosts in Bali.…”