Oestrus ovis myiasis in Libyan sheep and goats

The heads of 1,489 sheep and 320 goats were examined for larvae of Oestrus ovis at 17 abattoirs in northern Libya in July to November 1988. The prevalence of O. ovis in sheep was 22.6% and in goats it was 18.4 per cent. Up to 14 and 11 larvae were collected from individual sheep and goats respective...

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Published in:Tropical animal health and production 1993-06, Vol.25 (2), p.65-68
Main Authors: Gabaj, M M, Beesley, W N, Awan, M A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Diptera - growth & development
Frontal Sinus - parasitology
Goat Diseases - parasitology
Goats
Libya
Myiasis - parasitology
Myiasis - veterinary
Nose Diseases - parasitology
Nose Diseases - veterinary
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - parasitology
Paranasal Sinus Diseases - veterinary
Sheep
Sheep Diseases - parasitology
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Summary:The heads of 1,489 sheep and 320 goats were examined for larvae of Oestrus ovis at 17 abattoirs in northern Libya in July to November 1988. The prevalence of O. ovis in sheep was 22.6% and in goats it was 18.4 per cent. Up to 14 and 11 larvae were collected from individual sheep and goats respectively. All larvae were recovered from the nasal passages and frontal sinuses, but only second and third instars were seen.
ISSN:0049-4747
1573-7438
DOI:10.1007/BF02236505