Résumé

Lice are highly host specific insects belonging to the order of phthiraptera. The medical importance of lice is not only related to the damage caused by their stings or bites but also to their potential ability to transmit some pathogens. The aim of this study was to update the available information on species of lice encountered in ruminants in the northeast of Algeria. A total of 16 sheep, 13 cattle and 12 goats were examined for the presence of lice. The study was conducted from 2014 to 2015 in four livestock farms. In the region of Guelma, the results revealed the following prevalence of infection: 100%, 60% and 66.66% in cattle, sheep and goats, respectively, and at Souk-Ahras the prevalence was 71.41%, 63.63%, and 66.66% in cattle, sheep and goats respectively. The presence of a single species in sheep Bovicola ovis, four species in cattle B. bovis, Linognathus vituli, Haematopinus eurysternus, Solenopotes capillatus and two species in goats B. caprae, Linognathus africanus was observed. The largest infestations were recorded during the winter season. Infestations were also more pronounced in females than males. The results of this study will contribute towards the control of lice and the diseases transmitted by them.

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Item Type:	Journal
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ePrint ID:	2527
Date Deposited:	2021-01-14
Further Information:	Google Scholar
URI:	https://www.univ-soukahras.dz/fr/publication/article/2527

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