Original paper
Ticks and associated pathogens in camels (Camelus dromedarius) from Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Abstract
Background Camel production in Saudi Arabia is severely affected by various diseases and by inadequate veterinary services. Ticks and tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) affect the health and wellbeing of camels consequently diminishing their productivity and performances. In addition, camels may act as hosts for TBPs (e.g. Anaplasma phagocytophilum ) causing diseases in humans. The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of ixodid ticks and...
Paper Details
Title
Ticks and associated pathogens in camels (Camelus dromedarius) from Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia
Published Date
Feb 28, 2020
Journal
Volume
13
Issue
1