Table 3.
Genera of ticks and their distribution on body regions of cattle in Arbegona district.
| Body region | Amblyomma | Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) | Hyalomma | Rhipicephalus | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +ve (counted) | +ve (counted) | +ve (counted) | +ve (counted) | +ve (counted) | |
| Dewlap | 31 (234) | 26 (174) | 19 (163) | 2 (7) | 78 (578) |
| Udder | 28 (226) | 17 (114) | 9 (35) | 3 (9) | 57 (384) |
| Scrotum | 22 (157) | — | 6 (31) | 2 (8) | 30 (196) |
| Anal region, under, tail | — | 20 (131) | 7 (14) | 25 (194) | 52 (339) |
| Sternum | 18 (91) | 19 (121) | 15 (146) | 3 (11) | 55 (369) |
| Ear | — | — | — | 19 (158) | 19 (158) |
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| Total | 99 (708) | 82 (540) | 56 (389) | 54 (387) | 291 (2024) |