Ectoparasites on goats in the city of Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil

Authors

  • Caroline Gracielle Torres Ferreira
  • Jucélio da Silva Gameleira
  • Silvia Maria Mendes Ahid

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v5n18.111

Keywords:

Phthiraptera, goats, semi arid

Abstract

The infestation cause economic losses, either due to high mortality due to infestation, or indirectly, caused by irritation in animals, causing them to fall in productivity and susceptibility to secondary infections. This study aimed to survey of ectoparasites that infect goats in the city of Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte. 300 goats were inspected in February 2009 on the properties of small and medium farmers of pasture. The specimens were placed in vials containing alcohol 70º GL for further identification. Of the 300 goats examined, 250 (83.3%) had Damaliniacaprae infestation, 70 (28%) and 180 young animals (72%) adult animals. The results indicated that the animals are important hosts for ectoparasites, confirming the widespread presence of this louse, corroborating work nationwide.

Published

2015-09-12

Issue

Section

Outros

How to Cite

Ectoparasites on goats in the city of Parelhas, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. (2015). Pubvet, 5(18). https://doi.org/10.22256/pubvet.v5n18.111

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