https://synergypublishers.com/pms/index.php/wjvs/issue/feed 2024-01-31T14:32:31+00:00 Open Journal Systems <p><strong>Aim of Scope </strong></p> <p>World Journal of Veterinary Science is a scientific journal that publishes all the latest and outstanding research articles, review articles on all aspects of veterinary science involving both domestic and wild species of animals. It is an essential journal for all academic and industrial researchers who want expert knowledge in all major advances research areas in the Veterinary Science.</p> https://synergypublishers.com/pms/index.php/wjvs/article/view/2305 2024-01-31T14:26:34+00:00 Abriham Kebede abrahamkebede2016@gmail.com Abdisa Mitiku abdisamitiku2019@gmail.com Ayansa Tilahun ayansatilewou2018@gmail.com Yemane Oli yemaneoli2012@gmail.com Melaku Gutata mguteta@gmail.com

<p>Ixodidae ticks are an ectoparasites of cattle that can cause huge economic loss in cattle. A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2019 to November 2020 in Mao Komo special district of Benishangul Gumuz Regional State, Western Ethiopia The objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of hard tick infestation and to identify the tick species prevalent in the study areas. A total of 384 Local breed cattle were randomly selected from the district and examined for the presence of tick’s infestation. Out of the total examined animals, 286(74.74%) were found to be infested by one or more tick species. Four genera of ticks: <em>Amblyomma, Boophilus (</em>recently <em>Rhipicephalus), Rhipicephalus and Hyalomma </em>were identified. <em>Amblyomma </em>was the most dominant tick genera 38.05% followed by Rhipicephalus 33.58%, Boophilus 24.93% and <em>Hyalomma </em>3.48 % was the least recorded genera in the study of areas. According to present study, the tick had strong preference for dewlap (19.09%), udder, (18.35%) perineum (16.61%) scrotum, (13.02%) flank (12.71%) Genital 10.15%) and Ear part (10.05%) respectively. The prevalence of tick infestation was studied along with the risk factors like age, sex, body conditions of the animals. However, there was no significant association between these risk factors and tick infestation. Also, the association between tick infestation and body parts of animals were studied and significant association was found. Generally, the study indicated that high tick infestation of different genera on Local breed cattle was found in each Kebeles of the district and it necessitates control measures against those economically important genera of ticks.</p>

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