Detection of microfilaria in buffaloes in Mosul city, Iraq

Abstract

his study was conducted on 11 districts in Mosul city (Badosh, Hawi Al-Kanesa, Al-Salamia, Al-Abasia, Al-Rahmania, Bab-Shamis, Al-Shalalat, Telkef, Namrod, Al-Quba, Al-Kabat) for examination of 18 local buffaloes flocks aged from 6 months to 4 years. Twenty two skin scrapings were taken from animals show skin lesions for the detection of microfilaria. Results showed infestation with skin microfilaria with a total percentage of 13.2%. In all positive Buffaloes the non-sheeted genus Onchocerca was detected, with a highest percentage 25% was registered in Al-Quba district.