Oestrus ovis infestation in sheep of semi-arid zone of Nigeria

Investigations carried out on the incidence of Oestrus ovis in Maiduguri, Nigeria revealed that 62.5% of the 4002 sheep heads were parasitised. Adult sheep infestation rate was (88.1%) significantly (P0.05) higher than young sheep (43.5%). Infestation rates were also significantly (P0.05) higher (83...

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Published inPakistan veterinary journal Vol. 18; no. 4
Main Authors Biu, A.A, Nwosu, C.O. (Maiduguri Univ. (Nigeria). Dept. of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.10.1998
Subjects
ARID ZONES
INFESTACION
INFESTATION
LARVAE
LARVAS
LARVE
NIGERIA
OESTRUS OVIS
OVIN
OVINOS
SHEEP
ZONA ARIDA
ZONE ARIDE
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Summary:Investigations carried out on the incidence of Oestrus ovis in Maiduguri, Nigeria revealed that 62.5% of the 4002 sheep heads were parasitised. Adult sheep infestation rate was (88.1%) significantly (P0.05) higher than young sheep (43.5%). Infestation rates were also significantly (P0.05) higher (83.6%) in female than male (37.8%) sheep. All instars of the larvae were encountered throughout the year. The peaks of Ist, 2nd and 3rd stage larvae infestation were recorded during the month of September while the lowest levels were recorded in May.
Bibliography:L72
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ISSN:0253-8318