Assessment of Camel Mange Mite Prevalence In Kumbi Woreda, Eastern Harergae, Ethiopia

Abstract

Camel mange, an exceedingly infectious ectoparasitism brought on by the parasite mite Sarcoptes scabiei and spread through direct or indirect contact, is one of the most significant parasitic disorders afflicting camels in Ethiopia. Economically significant infectious camel illness called camel mange affects the health and production of these animals. In order to ascertain the prevalence of camel mange mites and related risk factors in Kumbi woreda in Eastern Hararghe, Ethiopia, a cross-sectional study was carried out between May and November 2019. A total of 384 animals were randomly chosen for this investigation, and 96 camels tested positive for mange mite infestation. Skin scrapings were used to recover mange from suspicious lesions, which were then inspected under a microscope. As a result, 25% of camels were discovered to have mange mites. In every skin scraping sample taken from the suspected mange mite lesions, only Sarcoptes scabiei var. cameli mite species was found. PA, sex, age, physical condition status, and herd size were thought to be risk factors. Only the herd size and body condition shows a statistically significant difference in the prevalence of mange mites (P 0.05), whereas the PA, sex, and age did not exhibit any significant differences in mange infestation. According to this study, mange mites are present in camel papulations in the Kumbi woreda, which may negatively impact the health and productivity of the camels. To lessen the impact of mange mite infestation on camel husbandry, more emphasis should be placed on improving the management system, along with additional research and control measures.