Vet World Vol.12 November-2019 Article-9
Research Article
Veterinary World, 12(11): 1755-1759
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2019.1755-1759
Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation on cattle in various regions in Indonesia
2. Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Aizawl, Mizoram, India.
Background and Aim: Ticks (Ixodidae) not only cause blood loss in cattle but also serve as vectors for various diseases, thus causing direct and indirect losses. Moreover, tick infestation can cause significant economic losses. This study aimed to identify the diverse species of ticks infesting cattle in five different regions in Indonesia.
Materials and Methods: Tick specimens were obtained from local cattle in five different areas in Indonesia. The morphology of the specimens was macroscopically and microscopically evaluated, and the resulting data were descriptively and qualitatively analyzed.
Results: In total, 1575 ticks were successfully collected from 26 animals. In total, two genera and three species, namely, Rhipicephalus microplus, Haemaphysalis bispinosa, and Rhipicephalus pilans, were identified. The cattle in Yogyakarta and Riau were infested by H. bispinosa, while the cattle in Sukabumi, Bali, and Lombok were infested by R. microplus and R. pilans. The level of infestation varied among regions, with R. microplus being the most commonly found species.
Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that cattle in different regions of Indonesia were infested by variable numbers of tick species. In particular, the cattle in Yogyakarta and Riau were solely infested by H. bispinosa; this is a new finding in terms of the distribution of tick species in the country. Increased tick infestation in cattle decreases productivity and causes health problems; therefore, it deserves serious attention. Our findings can help in the formulation of an effective strategy for controlling and preventing cattle tick infestation in the country. Keywords: cattle, Haemaphysalis, Ixodidae, Rhipicephalus, ticks.
Keywords: cattle, Haemaphysalis, Ixodidae, Rhipicephalus, ticks.
How to cite this article: Sahara A, Nugraheni YR, Patra G, Prastowo J, Priyowidodo D (2019) Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation on cattle in various regions in Indonesia, Veterinary World, 12(11): 1755-1759.
Received: 21-04-2019 Accepted: 04-10-2019 Published online: 11-11-2019
Corresponding author: Dwi Priyowidodo E-mail: priyo@ugm.ac.id
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2019.1755-1759
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