Tick burden in goats of Nilambur region in Malappuram district, South India
Author(s):
Anaswara A, Geethu R, Sreenidhi NC, Ajith Kumar KG, Anju Varghese, Deepa CK and Reghu Ravindran
Abstract:
The present study was aimed to find out the prevalence rate of ixodid tick infestation of goats in the different regions of Nilambur, Malappuram district. The overall prevalence rate of tick infestation was observed 79.41%. Haemaphysalis bispinosa was the only tick species found in this study. The most common site of predilection of this tick was ear pinnae followed by external genitalia, anus, eyes and the body of the animal. A high prevalence of tick infestation in the study area indicated the need for formulating appropriate intervention strategies to improve control of tick infestation and awareness among goat farmers.
How to cite this article:
Anaswara A, Geethu R, Sreenidhi NC, Ajith Kumar KG, Anju Varghese, Deepa CK, Reghu Ravindran. Tick burden in goats of Nilambur region in Malappuram district, South India. Pharma Innovation 2024;13(10):86-88.