Vol. 12, Special Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Sudha Rani R

Abstract:
A systematic study on arthropod infestation in sheep was undertaken in nine organized and ten unorganized farms in Karnataka by considering season, breed, management system and agroclimatic zone. The prevalence of ectoparasite infestations in sheep in organised farms was found to be 20.7% and in unorganised farms it was 43.7%. Among all ectoparasites, ticks were the most frequently found species with highest number followed by lice, mites, fleas, nasal bots and flies.