GIS BASED FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTION OF WINGLESS INSECTS INFESTING DOMESTIC POPULATION OF DOGS IN LAHORE, PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

ABSTRACT The intent of the present study was conducted (January, 2020 to December, 2020) to estimate the prevalence of wingless insects in dog population and to identify the potential risks factors in selected areas of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Results of the study revealed an overall prevalence of...

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Published in:Pakistan journal of science 2022-12, Vol.74 (4), p.354
Main Authors: Siddique, R M, Iqbal, A, Arshad, M, Rehman, J U, Abbas, G, Munir, M A, Fatima, T, Siddique, F, Iqbal, N, Mehboob, U
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Body parts
Dermatitis
Disabled persons
Dogs
Ectoparasites
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
Frequency distribution
Geographic information systems
Geospatial data
Hunting
Insects
Lice
Linognathus setosus
Parasites
Pathogens
Pets
Questionnaires
Rainy season
Risk factors
Seasons
Siphonaptera
Social aspects
Summer
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Summary:ABSTRACT The intent of the present study was conducted (January, 2020 to December, 2020) to estimate the prevalence of wingless insects in dog population and to identify the potential risks factors in selected areas of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Results of the study revealed an overall prevalence of wingless insects 50.16% (1204/2400) in dogs of study area. Among various insects, fleas were found predominant (28.5%; 684/2400; P0.05) affecting incidence of wingless insects. These inscets effect different body parts differently as highest prvelance was noted at neck (15%) and back (11.5%) followed by abdomen (10%) and ear (7.4%). Prevelence of the ectoparasites was found to be 6.2% at forelegs and 4% in congenital area, 4% around the shoulder and 6% around the hind legs, however, tail area was minimally affected (1.2%). Prevelance of Ct. felis was noted to be 35.96, Ct. canis 68.43%, Linognathus setosus 21.1% and Trichodectes canis 78.8%. Town wise incidences were found to be highest in Shalimar Town (62.91%) followed by Wagha Town (59.58%), Aziz Bhatti(59.16%), Data Ganj Bakhsh (55.41%), Nishtar Town (46.66%), Samanabad (44.3%), Iqbal Town (43.6%), Ravi Town (42%), Lahore Cantonment (41.6%) and Gulberg (40.4%). Rate of ectoparasites infestation was observed higher (P
ISSN:0030-9877
2411-0930