Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks (family ixodidae) in goats raised in a small private farm in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Document Type
Article
Source Title
Philippine Journal of Science
Volume
146
Issue
4
First Page
493
Last Page
496
Publication Date
12-1-2017
Abstract
This study was carried out to ascertain tick infestation of goats (Capra aegagrus hircus) grown in a small private farm in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines. Prevalence of infestation was assessed based on ticks collected, soaked in Boardman's solution, and fixed in EtOH with glycerol. Ticks were evaluated as per their developmental stages and gender, and were identified as Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Prevalence was 62.5% with an average mean intensity of eight ticks/goat. Throughout the study, male goats had higher mean intensity (6-11 ticks/goat) compared to females (4-7 ticks/goat). © 2017, Department of Science and Technology. All rights reserved.
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Swann, P. P., & Claveria, F. G. (2017). Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks (family ixodidae) in goats raised in a small private farm in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 146 (4), 493-496. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2408
Disciplines
Biology
Keywords
Boophilus microplus--Philippines--Bulacan; Goats—Parasites--Philippines--Bulacan
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