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African Journal of Agricultural Research

(31.4%), fleas (13.2%), lice (3.8%), keds (1.8%) and mixed infections (4.6%) with total prevalence of 54.8%; whereas, in goat ectoparasites encountered were: tick (12.2%), fleas (11.3%), lice (9.7%) and mixed infections (1.7%) with total prevalence of 34.9%. From identified ticks, Rhipicephalus had the highest proportion followed by Amblyomma and Hyaloma. Ctenocephales felis was the most frequently observed flea species in both sheep and goats. However, low prevalence of Ctenocephales canis was also encountered. Lice genera observed were Bovicola and Linognathus. The former was seen in both host species; but, the later was observed only in goats. The Ked (Mellophagus ovinus) was observed only in sheep. The overall prevalence was significantly (p<0.05, OR=2.2) higher in sheep (54.8%) than goat (34.9%). Total ectoparasite prevalence was significantly (p<0.05) higher in young than adult small ruminants. Occurrence of ectoparasites infestation between the two sexes was not significantly different. Tick prevalence...

Ectoparasites of small ruminants presented at Bahir Dar Veterinary Clinic, Northwest Ethiopia