BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of ectoparasite infestations in stray dogs in Mazandaran, Gilan and Qazvin Provinces in fall and winter in 2013(December to March). METHODS Seventy dogs in 2013, from these Provinces were examined for ectoparasite infestation and diagnosis of them based on parasitological methods and identification keys was done. RESULT...

Sea shores of Gilan Province is one off the biggest tourist attractions in Iran. This area have valuable forests and grasslands. In addition it provides significant amount of corps like rice, tea, olive. Considering this facts, environmental protection of this area must be priority for national government. However waste management instruction have been ratified in Iran, there isn’t any specific...

objective: rubella is a viral disease with minor morbidity, unless it is contracted by a pregnant woman in early pregnancy that leads to congenitalrubella syndromes. rubella occurrence during the first trimester leads to fetal death or severe congenital defects.present study was conducted to survey the protection level against rubella in the pregnant women of gilan in iran,to be used for the va...

This study examines the distribution of water resources in Protected Areas Iran and their priority for conservation. The results show that most are located north northwest due to favorable climatic conditions, topography, ambient temperature, annual rainfall levels. Conversely, lowest amount center southeast country. Water were prioritized based on expert ratings indicators determine value wetl...