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Journal of Veterinary Parasitology
Year : 2009, Volume : 23, Issue : 1
First page : ( 91) Last page : ( 92)
Print ISSN : 0971-6157. Online ISSN : 0974-0813.

Occurrence of Melophagus ovinus on sheep of Poonch in Jammu Region

Yadav Anish, Katoch Rajesh, Singh Pritam*, Khajuria J.K., Vohra S.

Division of Veterinary Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, S.K. University of Agricultural Science & Technology-Jammu R.S. Pura, Jammu-181 102, India.

*Sheep Husbandry Department, Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir).

Abstract

Examination of twenty five sheep of an unorganized farm at Poonch district of Jamu region (J&K) revealed presence of Melophagus ovinus on (14%) animals. Treatment with injectable ivermectin @ 200 μg kg−1 body weight along with shearing was effective against natural sheep ked infestation. Sheep keds were also observed on artificial beehive kept near animal shed.

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Key words

Melophagus ovinus, sheep ked, Occurrence, Sheep, Poonch.

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