Prevalence of Bovine Dermatophilosis in a Tropical Highland Region of Ethiopia |
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| Authors: | Woldemeskel M Taye G |
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| Institution: | (1) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Addis Ababa University, PO Box 34, Debre-Zeit, Ethiopia |
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| Abstract: | A study was made of bovine dermatophilosis on 540 animals at a high altitude (2400–2500 m above sea level) in Ethiopia. Eighty-two (15.4%) of the animals were affected by the disease which was more prevalent in local animals than was previously assumed. There was a significant (p<0.05) difference in the prevalence among different age groups. However, the difference in the prevalence of the disease between males and females was not significant (p>0.05). Associated risk factors included the relatively high average annual rainfall and humidity, tick infestation (76%) and management, related to the mixed crop-livestock production system. The possible impact of the disease on Ethiopian agriculture is indicated. |
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| Keywords: | age cattle dermatophilosis high altitude prevalence ticks |
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