Cat Flea (Ctenocephalides felis felis) Infestation in Goats

Authors

  • D. K. Sharma Central Institute For Research On Goats, Makhdoom, P.O.Farah- 281122, Mathura (UP)
  • H. A. Tiwari Central Institute For Research On Goats, Makhdoom, P.O.Farah- 281122, Mathura (UP)

Keywords:

Ctenocephalides felis felis, cat flea, goats, kid

Abstract

Present communication discusses Ctenocephalides infestation in a flock of 119 suckling Barbari kids. The affected kids were found restless, jumping, scratching and with ruffled hair coat. Minute haemorrhagic spots were observed in inguinal region and other body parts. The pest specimens collected and processed for identification were found to be Ctenocephalides felis felis of cat. Treatment with cypermethrin dipping was effective to relieve the condition. Pre and post treatment hemograms of affected kids, however, remained unaltered.

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Published

2011-12-31

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2

Section

Clinical Articles