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A note on the ticks of domestic animals in Coast Province, Kenya

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 September 2011

F. P. Zulu ,
J. Okello-Onen ,
D. Punyua ,
S. Essuman  and
M. M. Malonza
F. P. Zulu*
Affiliation:
Livestock and Pest Research Centre, National Council for Scientific Research, P.O. Box 350049, Chilanga, Lusaka, Zambia
J. Okello-Onen
Affiliation:
Livestock Health Research Institute (LIRI), National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), P.O. Box 96, Tororo, Uganda
D. Punyua
Affiliation:
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
S. Essuman
Affiliation:
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
M. M. Malonza*
Affiliation:
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), P.O. Box 30772, Nairobi, Kenya
*
† Deceased.
† Deceased.
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Abstract

A preliminary survey was conducted in coastal Kenya to assess the hosts of economically important tick species (Acari: Ixodidae) of domestic animals, as part of a training course for tick scientists from African research institutions. Ticks were collected from domestic animals in Kilifi and Kwale districts.

Eight tick species, namely Amblyomma variegatum, Boophilus decoloratus, B. microplus, R. appendiculatiis, R. evertsi evertsi, R. pulchellus, R. simus and A. gemma were identified. Further, more comprehensive surveys on the hosts, distribution and ecology of ticks of economic importance are recommended.

Résumé

Faisant partie d'un stage destiné aux scientifiques des institutions africaines de recherche sur les tiques de bétail, une enquête préliminaire a été effectuée sur la côte kenyane pour identifier les hôtes des espèces de tiques ayant une importance économique chez les animaux domestiques. Les tiques ont été collectées sur les animaux domestiques dans les districts de Kilifi et Kwale.

Huit espèces ont été identifiées dont: Amblyomma variegatum, A. gemma, Boophilus decoloratus, B. microplus, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, R. evertsi, R. pulchellus et R. simus. Des enquêtes plus poussées sur les hôtes des tiques d'importance économique, leur distribution et leur écologie sont recommandées.

Keywords

ticksAcaridistributionhost relationshipsKenyatiquesacariendistributionrelation entre hôtesKenya
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International Journal of Tropical Insect Science , Volume 18 , Issue 2 , June 1998 , pp. 163 - 165
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Copyright © ICIPE 1998

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