Prevalence and clustering of louse infestation in Queensland sheep flocks.
Vet Parasitol
; 82(3): 243-50, 1999 Apr 12.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10348104
Information provided by wool growers in Queensland, Australia between 1995 and 1997 was used to assess the prevalence and spatial distribution of louse (Bovicola ovis) infestation in sheep flocks. The estimated prevalence of louse-infested flocks was 40% (95% confidence interval, 35-46%). Although the prevalence of infestation was higher in western regions (41-50%) compared to the south region of Queensland (31%), the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). Significant (P = 0.02) clustering of infested flocks was detected in the south region where two foci were apparent. We conclude that Queensland sheep flocks have a moderate prevalence of louse infestation, and that clustering of infestation is not strong. The control of lice is an industry-wide issue that needs to be addressed by most wool growers in Queensland.
Buscar en Google
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infestaciones por Piojos
/
Enfermedades de las Ovejas
/
Phthiraptera
Tipo de estudio:
Prevalence_studies
/
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Vet Parasitol
Año:
1999
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Australia
Pais de publicación:
Países Bajos