Twelve medicinal plants and a commercially used drug ivermectin were examined for insecticidal activity against melophagus ovinus sheep ked at different time intervals using in vitro adult immersion test. L38 melophagus ovinus sheep keds control program in the magallanes region, chile, 20082009 juan francisco alvarez1, jose leal2, cesar dalmazzo3, cesar muller4 1sector ultima esperanza, servicio agricola y ganadero, puerto natales, 2direccion regional, 3sector magallanes, servicio. Although this response is trying to combat the ked infestation, it also results in a less. Melophagus ovinus is widely distributed and has been found in many european, african, asian, oceanian, and north american countries. Melophagus ovinus often mistakenly called a sheep tick 8 legs, actually a wingless fly 6 legs. Norbrook spotinor 250ml, 500ml or 1l farm animal supplies. The prevalent ectoparasites observed were lice, ticks, ctenocephalides species, melophagus ovinus, and demodex species. Development in sheep of resistance to the ked melophagus. This observation is comparable with the report on kassaye and kebede 31. Among ectoparasites, melophagus ovinus sheep keds are the most economically important pests of sheep 4, 79. Trypanosoma melophagium, which is a stercorarian species, has been recorded in the gut of the sheep ked melophagus ovinus, which is the biological vector of the parasite, in turkey 5, 15, 16. The sheep ked, melophagus ovinus, is one of the most widely distributed and important external parasites of sheep. In infested animals they cause losses in productivity.
The journal of parasitology is the official publication of the american society of parasitologists asp. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. First report of anaplasma ovis in pupal and adult melophagus ovinus. Melophagus ovinus an overview sciencedirect topics. Melophagus ovinus linnaeus 1758, hippobosca equina linnaeus, 1758, and hippobosca longipennis fabricius, 1805 diptera. However the present study is the first record of t. Sheep keds are one of the most common and economically important bloodfeeding ectoparasites. Microbial population analysis of the midgut of melophagus. The legs of the sheep ked are very strong and tipped. Experimental parasitology 12, 4144 1962 development in sheep of resistance to the ked melophagus ovinus l. Herein, we investigated the presence of various rickettsia. Senger and others published experimental infestation of a rocky mountain bighorn lamb with melophagus ovinus diptera. Us6479537b2 synergistic ectoparasiticidal methods and. For the treatment and prevention of infestations by ticks ixodes ricinus and by lice linognathus ovillus, bovicola ovis, keds melophagus ovinus and established blowfly strike usually lucilia spp.
Also provided are methods of protecting animals from infestation and attack by ectoparasites with said combination. Hippoboscidae are economically and medically important ectoparasites that can act as mechanic vectors of pathogens and cause myiasis in both human and domestic animals. Melophagus ovinus was the other widely observed ectoparasite in sheep 9. A taxonomic genus within the family hippoboscidae flies that are parasitic on certain ruminants. Gulland skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. A method is described for studying the lifecycle of melophagus ovinus. Depending on the nature of the dip, reinfestation results from pupae hatching in fleece or by the transference of keds from infested sheep coming. Insecticidal activity of some traditionally used ethiopian. This wingless fly is about 4 to 6 mm long and has a small head. Jp2016539960a use of antiparasitic drugs in isoxazoline. It has been in print continuously since 1914, when it was founded by henry baldwin ward. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Zhang d, liu xh, li xy, cao j, chu hj, li k parasitol res 2015 may. From developing new therapies that treat and prevent disease to helping people in need, we are committed to improving health and wellbeing around the world.
The minimum and maximum keds and lice count on a sheep at a time were varied between 0 to 178 and 0 to 1050 respectively. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. A taxonomic species within the family hippoboscidae the sheep ked fly. At the same time, some researchers have found that the body length of m. Media in category melophagus ovinusthe following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. Melophagus ovinus definition of melophagus ovinus by the. Hippoboscidae, a hematophagous ectoparasite, is mainly found in europe, northwestern africa, and asia. Melophagus ovinus noun the noun melophagus ovinus has 1 sense. Study on the prevalence of melophagus ovinus sheep ked in. The journal focuses on general parasitology, as well as parasites of medical, veterinary, and economic importance. Download help melophagus ovinus tsn 152659 taxonomy and nomenclature kingdom. This wingless fly infests sheep, rabbits, and red foxes, and causes inflammation, wool loss and skin damage. Sheep keds integumentary system merck veterinary manual. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes.
Ectoparasites prevalence in small ruminants in and around sekela. The spatial distribution of sheep keds melophagus ovinus and chewing lice bovicola ovis on menz breed sheep were examined which were naturally infested. Melophagus ovinus noun the noun melophagus ovinus has 1 sense 1. Trypanosoma melophagium in blood cell culture ankara a. The parasites are reported to cause discomfort and annoyance that leads to reduction. Number of keds on wethers and on barren and ovariectomized ewes rose consistently to peak levels in januaryfebruary and. Molecular detection of acinetobacter species in lice and. This page list all the various possible anagrams for the sentence melophagus ovinus. Melophagus ovinus sheep ked is a bloodfeeding ectoparasite that belongs to the. Melophagus ovinus wingless fly that is an external parasite on sheep and cattle sheep ked, sheep tick, sheeptick hippoboscid, louse fly. A genus of wingless biting louses which are ectoparasitic to clovenhoofed animals e. This wingless arthropod is roughly 4 to 6 mm long and has a small head with strong piercing mouthparts. Pdf experimental infestation of a rocky mountain bighorn. Ultrastructural investigation of antennae in three cutaneous myiasis flies.
The female ked matures in 6 to 7 days and the male in 10 to 11 days. Melophagus ovinus, hippobosca equina, and hippobosca longipennis diptera. Lice and sheep keds melophagus ovinus are two of the most common and economically important ectoparasites of domestic animals worldwide. However, the present result disagrees with the reports on mulugeta et al. Media in category melophagus ovinus the following 25 files are in this category, out of 25 total. All sheep in the 195457 study were obtained as 5monthsold lambs.
The present invention provides methods for synergistic control of ectoparasitic arthropods with a synergistically effective amount of a combination of the macrocyclic lactone moxidectin and an arylpyrrole compound. The findings may lead to a strategy for preventing infestations of m. For the treatment and prevention of infestations by ticks ixodes ricinus and by lice bovicola ovis. This wingless fly is about 4 to 6 mm long and has a small head, is a fly from the family hippoboscidae. The legs of the sheep ked are very strong and are tipped with claws. Six methods of estimating populations of the sheep ked, melophagus ovinus l. For melophagus ovinus infested sheep, the sites more parasitized were flank, shoulder, rump, neck, belly and back with proportion of 69, 60. Of worldwide distribution, the diseases chief economic importance is the associated loss of wool production. Hippoboscidae is a wingless fly that causes chronic, pruritic dermatitis of sheep.
Infested animals show a marked reduction in condition along with biting and scratching. They are responsible for a wide range of health problems in domestic animals. Effects ofseasonal manipulation of infestations1 w. Hairy, bloodsucking, wingless fly that measures 4 to 6 mm long.
Melophagus ovinus synonyms, melophagus ovinus pronunciation, melophagus ovinus translation, english dictionary definition of melophagus ovinus. As essential olfactory organs, antennae of these adult hippoboscids were examined using stereoscopic and. Nelson canada agriculture research station, lethbridge, alberta submitted for publication, july 1961 when lambs were infested with equal numbers of keds at different times of the year, distinct populations of keds. Melophagus ovinus and trypanosoma megatrypanum melophagium. The sheep ked feeds on the blood of its host by inserting its sharp mouthparts into capillaries beneath the skin. Melophagus ovinus is identified for the first time in minas gerais state and trypanosoma megatrypanum melophagium in brazil.
Use it for solving word puzzles, scrambles and for writing poetry, lyrics for your song or coming up with rap verses. Trypanosoma melophagium from the sheep ked melophagus ovinus on the island of st kilda. Avens publishing group an overview of ectoparasites on. Microbial population analysis of the midgut of melophagus ovinus.
The sequences were aligned with reference sequences downloaded from. Melophagus ovinus synonyms, melophagus ovinus antonyms. Heavy infestations can lead to anemia and stained wool from fly excrement. There are also keds that parasitize deer in north america lipoptena depressa and neolipoptena ferrisi.
Melophagus ovinus, hippobosca equina,andhippobosca longipennis are the most common, medically and econom ically important hematophagous ectoparasites of humans. Melophagus ovinus sheep ked is a voracious blood sucker causing great irritation to the sheep and forcing them to scratch and bite at themselves. Copulation takes place 16 hours after emergence and the first pupa is deposited by the female about days after its emergence. Melophagus ovinus definition of melophagus ovinus by. Ectoparasites prevalence in small ruminants in and around. Trypanosoma melophagium from the sheep ked melophagus. In addition to causing direct damage to animal hosts. Weve got 0 anagrams for melophagus ovinus any good anagrams for melophagus ovinus. The role of nematode parasites in soay sheep ovis aries l. Melophagus ovinus, also referred to as the louse fly or sheep ked, is a wingless insect that belongs to the family hippoboscidae diptera. Prevalence of melophagus ovinus and bovicola ovis infestation in sheep in wogera district, north gondar zone, ethiopia abstract. Trypanosoma melophagium from the sheep ked melophagus ovinus.
Melophagus ovinus is one of the most common haematophagous ectoparasites of sheep and is mainly found on the animals neck, shoulder and perineal regions and between the hind legs. Infestation by ectoparasites could lead to considerable economic losses to farmers due to loss of productivity, mortality, and skin diseases. Studies on the bionomics of the sheep ked, melophagus ovinus. Melophagus ovinus sheep ked is a bloodfeeding ectoparasite that belongs to the family hippoboscidae diptera. It has a worldwide distribution and has been found in four provinces of china, especially south xinjiang. The actual populations were determined by picking off and counting all the keds. First report of anaplasma ovis in pupal and adult melophagus. Melophagus ovinus, also termed the sheep ked, is a wingless fly that belongs to the order diptera, family hippoboscidae.
Download scientific diagram photomicrographs of female melophagus ovinus. Studies on the bionomics of the sheep ked, melophagus. You find a large mosquito with short palps, a blunt abdomen, and a cluster of setae under the wings. Study 15 order diptera family tabanidae and hippoboscidae flashcards from lusan d. Apr 19, 2018 melophagus ovinus sheep ked is a bloodfeeding ectoparasite that belongs to the family hippoboscidae diptera. Melophagus ovinus, or the sheep ked, is a brown, hairy fly that resembles a tick. Furthermore, this parasite has been shown to transmit diseases, and plays a role as a vector. Amare eshetu, tilahun ayele, shimelis mengistu, and dinaol belina the study was conducted from october, 2015 to may, 2016 in wogera district, north gondar zone, ethiopia with the objectives of identifying and estimating the prevalence of sheep ked and lice. The present invention also provides synergistic insecticidal. Jp2016539960a jp2016537438a jp2016537438a jp2016539960a jp 2016539960 a jp2016539960 a jp 2016539960a jp 2016537438 a jp2016537438 a jp 2016537438a jp 2016537438 a jp2016537438 a jp 2016537438a jp 2016539960 a jp2016539960 a jp 2016539960a authority jp japan prior art keywords isoxazoline compound flea animal fleas isoxazoline prior art date 201210. The institute of food and agricultural sciences ifas is an equal opportunity institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations.
1286 1519 1054 1583 240 553 1509 1336 574 380 538 7 1150 794 1507 634 1064 77 615 308 421 538 898 341 1384 580 1081 1084 585 438 483 1193 1034 1352 1433 262 33 365 316 160 286