Study on Prevalence and Effect of Diazinon® on Goat Mange Mites in Northeastern Ethiopia

A study on mange mites was carried out with the aim of determining prevalence, assess potential risk factors and evaluate the effect of 0.06% 600EC diazinon® in northeastern Ethiopia. Secondary data and skin scraping examinations from 350 goats (244 female and 106 male) were used for the study. An overall infection rate of 29.4% of mange mites was observed. The prevalence of mange mites in poor body condition animals (48%) was higher (P < 0.05) as compared to moderate body condition (15.5%) animals; and it was higher in female (31.1%) than male (25.5%) goats. Mites of Sarcoptes (28%) and Demodex (1.42%) were identified. Mange mites were detected at highest frequency from head region. The study indicated reduction of mange mitesʹ prevalence after dipping of goats in 0.06% 600EC diazinon®. In conclusion, the present incidence of mange mites was still high enough to cause significant economic losses in the study area. Therefore, strengthening the control effort was suggested.