Title of article
Prevalence of bovine hypodermosis in Babylon province in Iraq
Author/Authors
Al-Kaabii, N. A. University of Al-Qadissia - College of Veterinary Medicine, Iraq , Kashash, K. H. University of Al-Qadissia - College of Veterinary Medicine, Iraq , A aiz, N. N. University of Al-Qadissia - College of Veterinary Medicine, Iraq
From page
99
To page
102
Abstract
Prevalence of hypodermosis (warble fly infestation, WFI) in cattle was recorded in Babylon province in middle of Iraq. The cattle were clinically examined for the presence of warbles by manual palpation from December 2008 to June 2009. One hundred eighty seven 22.21% out of 842 animals were found to be clinically positive for hypodermosis. The infestation was highest in March and lowest in June, in females versus males and in old versus young animals.
Journal title
Al-Anbar Journal Of Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
Al-Anbar Journal Of Veterinary Sciences
Record number
2652409
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