INFESTATION OF NATIVE CATTLE WITH SOME ECTOPARA-SITES IN DIYALA GOVERNORATE-IRAQ
AL- ZUBAIDEI, H., RAHMAN, Z., MAKAWI, Z., ALI AL-EZZY, A., HASSON, R., IBRAHIM, A. (2025). INFESTATION OF NATIVE CATTLE WITH SOME ECTOPARA-SITES IN DIYALA GOVERNORATE-IRAQ. EKB Journal Management System, 71(187), 670-678. doi: 10.21608/avmj.2025.386198.1715
HALEEM HAMZA HUSSAIN AL- ZUBAIDEI; ZAINAB FADHIL RAHMAN; ZAINAB ALWAN MAKAWI; ALI IBRAHIM ALI AL-EZZY; RAAD HAMODI HASSON; ADASA KHALIL IBRAHIM. "INFESTATION OF NATIVE CATTLE WITH SOME ECTOPARA-SITES IN DIYALA GOVERNORATE-IRAQ". EKB Journal Management System, 71, 187, 2025, 670-678. doi: 10.21608/avmj.2025.386198.1715
AL- ZUBAIDEI, H., RAHMAN, Z., MAKAWI, Z., ALI AL-EZZY, A., HASSON, R., IBRAHIM, A. (2025). 'INFESTATION OF NATIVE CATTLE WITH SOME ECTOPARA-SITES IN DIYALA GOVERNORATE-IRAQ', EKB Journal Management System, 71(187), pp. 670-678. doi: 10.21608/avmj.2025.386198.1715
AL- ZUBAIDEI, H., RAHMAN, Z., MAKAWI, Z., ALI AL-EZZY, A., HASSON, R., IBRAHIM, A. INFESTATION OF NATIVE CATTLE WITH SOME ECTOPARA-SITES IN DIYALA GOVERNORATE-IRAQ. EKB Journal Management System, 2025; 71(187): 670-678. doi: 10.21608/avmj.2025.386198.1715

INFESTATION OF NATIVE CATTLE WITH SOME ECTOPARA-SITES IN DIYALA GOVERNORATE-IRAQ

Assiut Veterinary Medical Journal
Article 51, Volume 71, Issue 187, October 2025, Pages 670-678    PDF (608.9 K)
Document Type: Research article
DOI: 10.21608/avmj.2025.386198.1715
Authors
HALEEM HAMZA HUSSAIN AL- ZUBAIDEI1; ZAINAB FADHIL RAHMAN2; ZAINAB ALWAN MAKAWI3; ALI IBRAHIM ALI AL-EZZY* 4; RAAD HAMODI HASSON5; ADASA KHALIL IBRAHIM6
1Department of Parasitology College of Veterinary Medicine –University of Diyala. Iraq.
2Department Of parasitology College Of Veterinary Medicine –University of Diyala. Iraq.
3Natural History Research and Museum Center, University of Baghdad, Iraq
4Department of pathology College of Veterinary Medicine –University of Diyala. Iraq.
5Department of Anesthetic Technologies - College of Health & Medical Technologies - Uruk University.
6Dean office -College of Veterinary Medicine –University of Diyala. Iraq.
Abstract
The native cattle in Diyala are infected with various kinds of ectoparasites. Aims: To evaluate the prevalence of ectoparasites infestation of cattle within Diyala governorate and their distribution according to seasonal variation. One hundred fifty cows were examined randomly. overall infestation rate with ectoparasites,101/150 (67.33%). The ectoparasites included ticks, lice, bot flies, and mange, specifically: Hyalomma anatolicum (23.33%), Hyalomma turanicum (8.66%), Rhipicephalus turanicus (6%), Haemaphysalis spp. (2%), Haematopinus bovis (6.6%), Damalina bovis (5.3%), Hypoderma bovis (4.6%), Sarcoptes scabiei (7.3%), and Psoroptes spp. (3.03%). The higher rate of ectoparasites in Diyala domestic cattle was recorded for Hyalomma anatolicum, which is known as a more affecting vector and leads to livestock health disorder. Current study concluded that ectoparasites infestation, mainly genus Hyalomma appeared to be a critical problem in local society in Diyala governorate. Owners should implement a recent strategic plan to eliminate the ectoparasite infestation.
Keywords
Ectoparasite; Sarcoptes scabiei; Hyalomma; Haematopinus bovis
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