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Journal of arthropod-borne diseases2013; 8(1); 108-116;

Hard Tick Species of Livestock and their Bioecology in Golestan Province, North of Iran.

Abstract: A survey on tick species composition was carried out in Golestan Province Iran during year 2010-2011.The aim was to determine tick species parasitizing domestic ruminants and their seasonal population dynamics. Methods: A total of 124 sheep, 92 goats, 84 cattle, 74 camels and 12 horses in several villages were inspected for tick infestation. The collected ticks preserved in 70% alcohol and then were identified. Results: The overall 1059 ticks (453 female, 606 male) were collected. The ticks occur on sheep, goats, cattle, camels and horses as 72.1%, 77.3%, 75.8%, 69.3%, and 50% respectively. The frequency of ticks in spring was more than other seasons and the least was observed in winter. In the spring and summer, infestation rate in domestic ruminants were calculated as 100%. Six genus and fourteen hard and soft tick species were identified including Rhipicephalus sanguineus, R. bursa, Ixodes ricinus, Haemaphysalis punctata, H. sulcata, H. erinacei, H. inermis, Hyalomma marginatum, Hy. asiaticum, Hy. dromedarii, Hy. excavatum, Hy. anatolicum, Hy. detritum, Boophilus annulatus and Argas persicus. Rhipicephalus sanguineus was the most abundant species in the study area. The largest number of ticks was collected from animal ears and tails. Haemaphysalis, Hyalomma, Rhipicephalus and Boophilus occurred in mountainous, forest and plateau areas of Golestan Province but Ixodes occurred only in mountainous and forest areas, whereas Rhipicephalus and Hyalomma were present in coastal areas of Golestan Province. Conclusions: The result of this study is a survey on tick species from domestic animals in Iran and implication of possible prevention measures for diseases transmitted by ticks.
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Publication Date: 2013-12-18 PubMed ID: 25629071PubMed Central: PMC4289505
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The research conducted a survey of tick species in Golestan Province, Iran from 2010 to 2011, specifically focusing on ticks that infest domestic ruminants, or animals that chew cud. The study also examined the seasonal population changes of these ticks.

Objective and Methodology

  • The main aim of the research was to understand the types of tick species that affect domestic animals and their population changes over different seasons.
  • The study inspected a total of 386 animals, including sheep, goats, cattle, camels, and horses, in various villages across Golestan Province. These animals were thoroughly checked for tick infestation.
  • All collected ticks were preserved in 70% alcohol for further identification.

Results

  • An overall total of 1,059 ticks, comprising 453 females and 606 males, were found on the inspected animals.
  • The rates of tick infestation varied among the animals, with sheep showing the highest rate (72.1%) and horses the lowest rate (50%).
  • The study found the presence of ticks to be seasonal, with the frequency of ticks being highest during spring, while it was lowest in winter.
  • During spring and summer, all the domestic ruminants were found to be infested.
  • Fourteen tick species, falling under six genus, were identified in the study. The most abundant species was the Rhipicephalus sanguineus.
  • The largest number of ticks were collected from the ears and tails of animals.
  • Different tick species were found in different environmental zones. For instance, Haemaphysalis, Hyalomma, Rhipicephalus and Boophilus were present in the mountainous, forest, and plateau areas of the province, while Ixodes was only found in the mountainous and forest areas. On the other hand, Rhipicephalus and Hyalomma were observed in the coastal areas.

Conclusion

  • This investigation provided an extensive survey on the tick species infesting domestic animals in Iran.
  • The study also presented valuable insights on the possible prevention measures for diseases transmitted by ticks.

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Sofizadeh A, Telmadarraiy Z, Rahnama A, Gorganli-Davaji A, Hosseini-Chegeni A. (2013). Hard Tick Species of Livestock and their Bioecology in Golestan Province, North of Iran. J Arthropod Borne Dis, 8(1), 108-116.

Publication

Journal of arthropod-borne diseases
ISSN: 2322-1984
NlmUniqueID: 101593448
Country: Iran
Language: English
Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 108-116

Researcher Affiliations

Sofizadeh, Aioub
  • Infectious Diseases Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
Telmadarraiy, Zakkyeh
  • Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Rahnama, Abbas
  • Infectious Diseases Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
Gorganli-Davaji, Ahmad
  • Infectious Diseases Research Center, Golestan University of Medical Sciences, Gorgan, Iran.
Hosseini-Chegeni, Asadollah
  • Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Guilan University, Rasht, Iran.

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