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Hard Tick Distribution of Camels in and Around Galkaio District,
Somalia
By Farah Isse, Ahmed Saed & Mahdi Ali
Red Sea University
Abstract- A cross sectional study aimed to identify available tick species, determine the
distribution and assess the risk factors for infestation was conducted from March to May 2017 in
Galkaio District, central Somalia. Adult ticks were collected from 384 randomly selected camels
and identified to species level. Stereomicroscopic investigation were employed. A total of 576
adult tick species were collected from different body parts. The study revealed that there was
high tick infestation in the study area with an overall prevalence of 371 (97%). Two tick species
from one genera were identified Hyalommadromedarii and Hyalommatrancatum. Among the
species identified in the study area Hyalommadromedarii was the most abundant (56.8%)
followed by Hyalommatrancatum (43.2%). In the present study, the prevalence of all tick species
was higher in female animals than male animals but statistically insignificant (p>0.05).
Keywords: camel; hard tick; distribution; prevalence, galkaio.
GJMR-G Classification: NLMC Code: WC 900
HardTickDistributionofCamelsinandAroundGalkaioDistrictSomalia
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Type: Double Blind Peer Reviewed International Research Journal
Publisher: Global Journals Inc. (USA)
Online ISSN: 2249-4618 & Print ISSN: 0975-5888
Volume 17 Issue 1 Version 1.0 Year 2017
Global Journal of Medical Research:G
Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine