Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus ticks (family ixodidae) in goats raised in a small private farm in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines

• Main Authors: Swann, Priscilla Hope Poblete, Claveria, Florencia Garcia
• Format: text
• Published: Animo Repository 2017
• Subjects: Boophilus microplus > Philippines > Bulacan; Goats—Parasites > Philippines > Bulacan; Biology
• Online Access: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/2408
• Institution: De La Salle University

This study was carried out to ascertain tick infestation of goats (Capra aegagrus hircus) grown in a small private farm in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, Central Luzon, Philippines. Prevalence of infestation was assessed based on ticks collected, soaked in Boardman's solution, and fixed in EtOH with glycerol. Ticks were evaluated as per their developmental stages and gender, and were identified as Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Prevalence was 62.5% with an average mean intensity of eight ticks/goat. Throughout the study, male goats had higher mean intensity (6-11 ticks/goat) compared to females (4-7 ticks/goat). © 2017, Department of Science and Technology. All rights reserved.