Prevalence of Mange Mite Infestation on Cattle in Diga District, West Ethiopia
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Bovine, Diga, Mange, Mites, PrevalenceAbstract
A cross sectional study was conducted in Diga district from November 2015 to December 2016, to determine the prevalence of mange mites and associated risk factors significantly predicting the disease in cattle and to identify the major prevailing genera of mites. Out of 384 cattle examined, 79 (20.6%) were found positive. The mites identified were Demodex, Sarcoptes and Psoroptes. There was no statistically significant variation between prevalence rate of the parasite and any considered associated risk factors. However, the prevalence rate of the parasitic infestation was higher in young (21.7%) than adults (19.9%) age group. Male (23.4%) were highly infested than females (18.3%). Neck (10.7%) was the most frequently infested part of animal body followed by shoulder (4.2%). Higher mange prevalence was encountered on cattle with sever skin lesion (28.2%) compared to cattle with moderate (19.2%) and mild (17.7%) skin lesion. The study revealed that high prevalence rate of mange mite infestation in the study area that requires appropriate interventions.
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