Prevalence and Identification of Ticks in Cattle Of Rajshahi, Bangladesh

Ticks, the notorious ectoparasite, are frequently infest cattle and cause various disease conditions acts as vector of pathogenic organism. To determine tick infestation in four Districts Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, a total 1200 (300 from each district) were randomly examined throughout year. Four hundred ticks (100 collected microscopically identified to prevalence specific ticks. Among cattle, 433 (36.08%) found infested with one or more species The highest was recorded Naogaon District (39.66%) followed by (37.33%), Joypurhat (34.33%) Natore (33%). Tick rate higher (p<0.05) rainy season (43%) summer (37.75%) winter (27.5%). Adult (>5 years) significantly susceptible (41.63%) comparison young (>1-<5 (29.94%) calves (<1 year) (34.13%). Significant difference observed sex related infestation. Female highly (48.31%) than male (19.92%). Local breed (41.97%) compare North Bengal Gray (37.28%) cross (26.60%) cattle. Ear most favorite (72.51%) site whereas least scrotum (5.31%). Microscopic identification revealed 5 different Boophilus/ Rhipicephalus microplus prevalent (33.5%) Haemaphysalis bispinosa (23.50%), Amblyomma variegatum (17.25%), sanguineus (14%) Hyalomma anatolicum (11.75%). Notable indicated possibility damaged opportunity transmission Thus, an effective control strategy is warned overcome harmful effects on Vol. 9, No. 2, August 2022: 171-183