Search
Close this search box.

Authors: J.O. Saka, A.K. Tiamiyu, C.N. Okpeze

Int. Journal Home > Archives > Vol 2 (2003)

Abstract

The efficacies of two brands of ivermectin on acarina ticks of cattle were studied in a herd of 12 N’dama crosses at Ijebu – Igbo, Ogun State. All the animals were naturally infested

with Boophilus decoloratus,Hyalomma truncatum and Rhipicephalus evertsi. They were randomly divided into three groups of four animals each. Animals in groups A and B were treated with Ivojec® and Ivomec® respectively at a dose of 0.2mg / kg body weight subcutaneously. Animals in group C were left untreated. The animals were observed over a period of 28 days during which the Packed Cell Volume (PCV) values and presence or absence of ticks were determined weekly. By the 7th day post – treatment, all treated animals were free of ticks while untreated animals had tick infestation throughout the course of study. There were significant differences (p

 

Full Text

Times Higher Education (THE)
World University Rankings (WUR) for 2024

rANKING OF UniversitIES of Agriculture

1ST IN aFRICA | 7TH gLOBALLY

30th Convocation Ceremonies

Award of First Degree to deserving graduands

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds