Veterinary Science & Technology

The Study on Occurrence of Mange Mite Infestation on Camel, Zoonotic Important, Economic Losses with Associated Risk Factors in Pastoral Areas of Kumbi District East Hararghe Zone, Ethiopia

Abstract

Asledin Mohammed*

A cross-sectional study was conducted from July up to december 2024 to in Kumbi district, Eastern Hararghe zone, Oromiya regional state. The objective was by implementing study design to determine the prevalence of mange agents involved in camel skin diseases and their host risk factors. Mange mite most important parasitic diseases of livestock by affecting skin and hide as well as decrease quality and quantity of production. Camel mange is economically important contagious camel disease that has impact on their productivity and health. For clinical examination 384 camels was randomly selected and examined by implementing skin scrapings Procedures under microscope. The prevalence of infected camel from examine Was 25%. Only Sarcoptes was identified as the only mite species in all skin scraping samples collected from the suspected mange mite lesions as well as zoonotic problem. The variation in prevalence of mange mites (P<0.05) is depending on origin, sex, age and body condition. Inorder to avoid economic by impact of mange on camel production, consequently, strategic mange control with specific management should be implemented.