| dc.description.abstract | Buffalo (Bubalus bubalis) is a type of ruminant that important component in health
development that support farming community businesses in rural areas. Buffaloe is
one of animal species that susceptible infected by ectoparasites. The infections can
cause itchy and irritation on skin, weight loss, anemia, inflammation and discomfort.
Research types of ectoparasites was conducted from January to February 2023.at
buffalo in Selamat Village, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatera The purpose was
to analyze types of ectoparasites, their prevalence and intensity of the infection.
Samples used in this study were obtained from 16 buffaloes using sweep net method
and finger palpation. All parasites were collected and indentified at Animal
Systematics Laboratory Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Universitas
Sumatera Utara. The results showed 3 types of ectoparasites, namely Boophilus
microplus with a prevalence of 31.25% (commonly) with intensity infection of 10
(moderate), Stomoxys calcitrans with a prevalence of 100% (always), intensity of
infection 18.75 (moderate), and Culex sp. with prevalence of 100% (always, and
intensity infection 6.25 (moderate). | en_US |
