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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Ticks Infestation in Radhanagari Taluka of Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, India
Authors
V D Jadhav
Abstract
Ticks belongs to the Phylum Arthropoda and
represent the most extensive group of organisms in the order Acarina. Ticks are
the major ecto-parasites impacting livestock in tropical and subtropical areas,
resulting in considerable economic losses for the livestock industry. The
present study was conducted to investigate the infestation of ticks on cattle
in Radhanagari taluka of Kolhapur district, Maharashtra, India during the
winter season of 2022. A total 301 cattle were observed during the study. Out
of 301 cattle examined, 179 cattle were found infested by ticks. The percent
infestation of ticks was calculated and the highest recorded in Turambe village
with 64.58%. However, the lowest percent infestation was recorded in Sonyachi
shiroli (50%).
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Pages:32-33
How to cite this article:
V D Jadhav "Ticks Infestation in Radhanagari Taluka of Kolhapur District, Maharashtra, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 32-33
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