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Some ectoparasites of veterinary importance on Dwarf sheep and goats under traditional system of management in the humid forest and derived savanna zones of Nigeria

Reports on prevalence of ectoparasitic infestations on Dwarf breeds of sheep and goat in the humid and derived savanna zones of southern Nigeria, with particular reference to the incidence of ticks, lice, fleas and mange mites on goats in the derived savanna zone, to the relative populations of Rhip...

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Main Authors: Opasina, B.A., Dipeolu, O.O., Fagbemi, B.O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1983
Subjects:
humid zones
ectoparasites
small ruminants
west african dwarf sheep
west african dwarf goat
ticks
lice
siphonaptera
mange
rhipicephalus
psoroptes ovis
forests
derived savannas
traditional farming
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/29582
Summary:Reports on prevalence of ectoparasitic infestations on Dwarf breeds of sheep and goat in the humid and derived savanna zones of southern Nigeria, with particular reference to the incidence of ticks, lice, fleas and mange mites on goats in the derived savanna zone, to the relative populations of Rhipicephalus, lice and fleas found on the animals in the two zones and to the incidence of sarcoptic mange among Dwarf goats of different age-groups and sex.

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