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Proximate Analysis And Nutritional Value Of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fed With Local (Telferia Occidentales And Moringa Olefera) And Industrial Feed (Coppens ).

Solomon, R. J. And Oluchi, A. R.

Department Of Bioloigcal Sciences, Faculty Of Sciences, University Of Abuja, Abuja-Nigeria.

Abstract: Work on Proximate Analysis and Nutritional Value of catfish fed with Local and Industrial feed was carried out from July-September, 2017. The fish were fed from Juveniles to Adulthood with various feed types. The Proximate Analysis results and the nutritional value shows that Juveniles fed with Telferia occidentales composition has the highest moisture content 74.08% those fed with Coppens has the lowest moisture content 69.32%. While in Adult Catfish, those fed with Coppens had the highest moisture content 78.70% and those fed with Telferia occidentales composition had the lowest 72.63%. The protein content in Juveniles fed with Telferia occidentales composition 20.00% and these fed with Moringa olefera had the lowest protein content of 18.88%, also protein content in adult fed Coppens has the highest protein content 20.75% and those fed with Moringa olefera composition had the lowest protein content 19.09%. The Carbohydrate content in Juveniles is highest in those fed with Moringa olefera composition 8.71% and those fed with Telferia occidentales composition has the lowest carbohydrate content 2.90%. While in adult catfish, those fed with Coppens had the highest content 6.07% and those fed with Moringa Olefera has the lowest carbohydrate content 2.18%. The Mean Oil content in Juveniles fed with Moringa olefera composition is highest 1.31% compared to others fed with Coppens, 1.30% and Telfera occidnetales composition, 1.11%. The Mean Oil content in adult is highest in those fed with Moringa olefera 1.40% and lowest in those fed with Telfera occidentales composition, 1.30%. The Ash Content in Juveniles fed with Moringa olefera was high 1.91% and low in those fed with Telfera occidentales composition 1.00%, adults fed with Moringa olefera composition is high 1.33% and low in those fed with Coppens 1.17%.
[Solomon, R. J. And Oluchi, A. R. Proximate Analysis And Nutritional Value Of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fed With Local (Telferia Occidentales And Moringa Olefera) And Industrial Feed (Coppens ). Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):1-8]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 1. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.01.

Keywords: Proximate Analysis, Nutritional Value, African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus) Fed, Local (Telferia Occidentales And Moringa Olefera), Industrial Feed (Coppens)

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Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Gastrointestinal Nematodes Infections In Small Ruminants In Sayyo District, Kellem Wollega Zone; Ethiopia.

Tesfaye Itefa, Tolessa Ebissa and *Asmamaw Aki

Regional Veterinary Diagnostic, Surveillance, Monitoring and Study Laboratory, P.O. Box: 326, Asossa, Ethiopia, Email address: asmamawaki@gmail.com

Abstract: a cross-sectional study was carried out in sheep and goats kept under extensive management system in Sayyo District, Kellem Wollega zone of Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, during the period from October, 2016 to April, 2017. The main objectives of the study were to estimate the prevalence of nematodes infections in small ruminants and to assess associated risk factors with its occurrence. A total of 384 fecal samples were collected from 168 sheep and 216 goats. The samples were examined using floatation technique and eggs per gram of faeces were determined. The overall prevalence for the nematode infection was 50.8% (195/384). Different nematode eggs including Strongyle (177, 46.1%), Strongyloides (35, 9.1%) and Trichuris eggs (31, 8.1%) were identified. The mean eggs per gram count showed that, 100 (56.5%) were heavily infected, 61(34.5%) were moderately infected and the remaining were lightly infected. The copro culture examination from the positive samples for strongyle eggs revealed the presence of Trichostrongylus species (sp), Haemonchus sp., Oesophagostomum sp., Cooperia sp., and Bunostomum sp. Gastrointestinal nematode parasitism is more prevalent (AOR=2.23) in sheep as compared to goats. It was also higher in animals with poor (AOR=4.54) and medium body conditions (AOR=2.02) as compared to animals with good body conditions. However, there was no statistically significant association between the occurrence of the infection and age, sex and origin of the animals’. In conclusion, gastrointestinal nematode parasites were highly prevalent in the study area and this could hamper health and productivity of the small ruminants. Thus, strategic control of nematode parasites should be planned and implemented to reduce the economic losses and welfare problems of the animals.
[Tesfaye Itefa, Tolessa Ebissa and Asmamaw Aki. Prevalence And Risk Factors Of Gastrointestinal Nematodes Infections In Small Ruminants In Sayyo District, Kellem Wollega Zone; Ethiopia.. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):9-13]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 2. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.02.

Keywords: Sayyo District, Fecal samples, Goats, Sheep, Nematodes, Prevalence, Risk factors.

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Information Preferences and Comment Styles in Online Opinion Expression when a Negative Public Event Occurs: Essentialism and Social Constructionism Perspective

Wang Yachao^1,2,3

^1. Faculty of Psychology, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, 100875, China

^2. Beijing Key Laboratory of Applied Experimental Psychology, Beijing, 100875, China

^3. National Demonstration Center for Experimental Psychology Education (Beijing Normal University), Beijing, 100875, China

ivenjiantong@126.com

Abstract: Online expression provides people with a medium to voice their opinions publicly; however, the trend of conflicts, division, and polarization are becoming increasingly prominent. This study explored how the lay theory approach provides a paradigm for understanding which factors lead to the opposition of comment styles when a negative public event occurs. We proposed that the essentialist theory (i.e., certain phenomena reflect deep-seated, inalterable essences) versus the social constructionist theory (i.e., reality is socially constructed, changeable and contextual) are related to different information preferences that affect behavior choices when expressing public opinions online. The two types of lay theories were measured in Study 1 and primed in Study 2. The converged findings illustrated that the essentialism (vs. social constructionism) promotes individuals to express public opinions online in a polarized (e.g., verbal aggression, uncivil comments, extreme views) versus rational (e.g., deliberative discussion, problem-solving comments) manner and demonstrated a more (versus less) rigid attitude toward certain targets involved in public affairs. Furthermore, the effects were mediated by the trait (vs. context) preference when processing public affairs information.

[Wang YC. Information Preferences and Comment Styles in Online Opinion Expression when a Negative Public Event Occurs: Essentialism and Social Constructionism Perspective. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):14-23]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 3. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.03.

Keywords: lay theory, essentialism, social constructionism, information preference, online public opinion expression, comment styles

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The Effectiveness of Implementing a Designed Educational Protocol Regarding knowledge among clients with Intestinal Ostomy

Salma K. Alansari, Elham A. Al Nagshabnandi, Iman A, Abdulmutalib

Master in Medical- Surgical Nursing RN at King Abdulaziz Hospital, Mecca, KSA

Associate Professor, Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA

Assistant professor, Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdul aziz University, Jeddah, KSA

*Corresponding author: skalansari@moh.gov.sa

Abstract: Education protocol is play a major role for enhancing, educating and improving clients knowledge self -care with stoma. Design: Quasi-experimental was used. Setting: The study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University Hospital and King Fahad General Hospital in the general surgical, medical department and outpatient clinic. subjects: A purposive sample of 50 clients were selected. Tool: One tool it consisted of two parts, part I: Socio –demographic and clinical history data, part II knowledge Assessment Questionnaire. Results: Revealed that there was a highly significant difference at p˂. oo1 between pre and post immediate in all items of knowledge and there is no significant difference between post immediate and after one month of implementing an education protocol. Conclusion: There was a highly significant improvement in all knowledge items between pre and post immediate education protocol. Recommendation: Stoma education session should be held periodically.

[Salma K. Alansari, Elham A. Al Nagshabnandi, Iman A, Abdulmutalib. The Effectiveness of Implementing a Designed Educational Protocol Regarding knowledge among clients with Intestinal Ostomy. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):24-30]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 4. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.04.

Keywords: Stoma, Intestinal ostomy, Education protocol

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 Comparative Study On Fish Paste And Mince From (Lates Niloticus)

Fakunle, J.O And Ibanga,U.I.

Federal College of Freshwater fisheries Technology New-Bussa, P.M.B 15100 New Bussa, Niger State

Email: fakunleolubunmi@yahoo.com

Abstract: Fish products (paste and mince) were produced from Lates niloticus (Giwa ruwa as called in Hausa language) obtained from Lake Kainji basin in Nigeria. The products were analysed for both nutrient content by AOAC, 2000 and sensory evaluation unsing hedonic scale of 0-5 rating. The results were subjected to Analysis of variance to compare the means for significant difference at (P< 0.05). The paste was found to have moisture content of 46.30+ 0.73^a, Ash content of 3.52+1.44^b, Fibre 1.13+0.18^a crude protein 19.84+1.65^b Fat, 25.63+1.00^a and NFE, 3.60+1.75^b while the mince had moisture to be 9.09+ 0.61^a, ash content 9.08+0.32^a, crude protein 46.49+1.32^a,, fat content 19.95 0.54^b, while NFE is 13.89+1.48^a. The fish mince had the highest crude protein and NFE than fish paste. It is therefore sugested to consume more of fish mince for more of high crude protein and NFE with less fat content. Sensory evaluation of fish paste samples U1, U2, and U3 respectively shows there were no significant different in colour, texture, flavour and taste (U1 3.80+ 0.42^a, U2 3.40+0.52^a and U3 3.40+0,70^a ) texture (U1 3.60+ 0.52^a, U2 3.80+ 0.42^a and U3 3.50+ 0.71^a), flavour (U1 3.60+0.70^a, U2 3.10+0.57^a and U3 3.10+ 0.57^a) while taste value (U1 3.50+0.71^a, U2 2.70+0.95^a and U3 3.10+88^a.) Also the same in fish mince samples M1 M2 and M3 Colour (M1 3.80+0.42^a M2 3.80+0.42^a and M3 3.30+0.82^a) texture (M1 3.00+ 0.47^a, M2 3.40+0.52^a and M3 3.10+0.32^a) excerpt in flavour value (M1 2.90+0.57^a M2 3.20+0.79^a and M3 2.80+0.43^ab) and taste (M1 3.20+0.63^a, M2 2.40+0.52^b and 2.70+0.48^ab) There is significant different in flavour and taste value in mince. Fish is an important source of protein to human, so the higher percentage of crude protein and lower crude fat content that are needed for the replacement of worn-out tissue in human body system makes the fish mince to stand out compared to fish paste. The fish products also create variety to the monotony of smoking fish or fresh fish stewing in sauce/ tomato.

[Fakunle, J.O And Ibanga, U.I. Comparative Study On Fish Paste And Mince From (Lates Niloticus). Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):31-34]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 5. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.05.

Keywords: Comparative; Study; Fish; Paste; Mince; Lates Niloticus

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 Quality Assessment Of Smoked Dried Fish Packed In Sealed Transparent Polythene Nylon

Fakunle¹, J.O. Effiong², B.N. Ibanga, U.I. And Adebayo¹ E.

¹ Federal College of Freshwater fisheries Technology New-Bussa.

² University of Uyo, Department of Food Science and Technology Uyo Cross River state.

fakunleolubunmi@yahoo.com

Abstract: The quality assessment of smoked dried fish packed in sealed transparent polythene bag was carried out for six (6) weeks. The effect of alligator pepper in the processed smoked dried fish was also compared with the brined smoked dried fish. The fresh fish were prepared by gutting, washing and rinsed thoroughly, sample A brined (20% salt) and sample B (20% ground alligator pepper) which were smoked separately (A1, A2, A3) and (B1, B2, B3) They were then analyzed fortnightly for microbial load, proximate analysis, chemical analysis and sensory evaluation. (Colour, taste, appearance and flavour) were determined also with two (2) weeks interval. The moisture content ranged between 10.55± 0.26, 8.99± 0.75 and 8.27± 0.48 as means while sample A was found to be higher in moisture content than smoked dried sample B preserved with ground alligator pepper. The microbial load ranged between 7.8 ×10^{- 5}, 7.5 × 10^-5 and 7.0 ×10^-5 which is higher than the microbial load in brined smoked dried fish. The chemical parameter TVB ranges between 24.12±0.53 and 14.42±0.48. There were significant difference between preserved fish by brine and the preserved fish with alligator pepper; this shows that, the shelf life of brined smoked fish is longer than the shelf life of ground alligator peppered smoked dried fish for the six weeks studied. Smoked dried fish preserved with ground alligator pepper was preferable owing to the high crude protein content despite the high microbial load. In all, both samples A’s and B’s kept and remained preserved for the six weeks of the experiment without any visible sign of change.

[Fakunle, J.O. Effiong, B.N. Ibanga, U.I. And Adebayo E. Quality Assessment Of Smoked Dried Fish Packed In Sealed Transparent Polythene Nylon. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):35-40]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 6. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.06.

Keywords: Quality assessment, smoked dried fish, polythene Nylon

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Characterization of Nanostructure Lead selenide (PbSe) thin films

Dr Jyotsna Chauhan, and Roopal soni

HOD Nanotechnology Rajiv Ganhi Techanical University, Bhopal (M.P.)

Email: jyotsnachauhan2006@gmail.com

Abstract: With reduction in size, novel electrical, mechanical, chemical, magnetic, and optical properties can be introduced. The resulting structure is then called a low-dimensional structure (or system). The confinement of particles, usually electron s or holes, to a low- dimensional structure leads to a dramatic change in their behavior and to the manifestation of size effects that usually fall into the category of quantum-size effects. The low dimensional materials exhibit new physicochemical properties not shown by the corresponding large-scale structures of the same composition. Nanostructures constitute a bridge between molecules and bulk materials. Suitable control of the properties and responses of nanostructures can lead to new devices and technologies. Lead selenide thin films were successfully prepared varying pH by chemical bath deposition technique on glass substrates. The variations were found to affect thickness of the deposited films. The structural and electrical properties of the films were found to be thickness dependent. The X-ray diffraction studies revealed that all films had FCC crystal structure with a (111) preferred orientation. Optical studies indicated that the band gap decreased with increasing thickness of the films. The electrical conductivity decreases with thickness while the dielectric constant increases with thickness.

[Jyotsna Chauhan, and Roopal soni. Characterization of Nanostructure Lead selenide (PbSe) thin films. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):41-45]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 7. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.07.

Keywords: Lead selenide thin films, XRD, chemical bath deposition technique

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Factors Affecting Utilization Of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Nurses In A Teaching Hospital In Ibadan, Nigeria

A. O. Akinpelu ¹, O. A Agboola ², E.T Umezurike ²

^1. Health Management And Information Science, Lead City University, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

^2. Microbiology, Lead City University Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria

Corresponding Author: Emeka Taye Umezurike, Email Address: Umezurikee@Yahoo.com

Abstract: Invasive cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer in women world-wide, 80% of these cases were discovered through records to be from developing countries. it can be readily detected in the premalignant phase, cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancer in Nigeria and fifth in the United Kingdom (Ahmed et. al 2013). As a developing country, Nigeria is also battling with cervical cancer as a health problem; Olaniyi (2010) reported that cervical cancer is the commonest female cancer and is the leading cause of female death in Nigeria. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was aimed at assessing and documenting factors affecting utilization of cervical cancer screening among Nurses in a teaching Hospital in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria. A total of 180 questionnaires administered and retrieved from the nurses however only 177 (98%) met criteria for analysis. Hence, the respondent rate was 98.0%. The age of the respondent ranged from 23 to 59 years; the median age ± standard deviation was 40 ± 9.5 years. Majority of respondents 101(57.1%) are afraid of cervical cancer screening procedure pain. Virtually all the respondents 140(79.1%) has the believed that they are healthy and that they cannot have cervical cancer. Also 115 (65%) respondents were of the view that CCS does not consumes time 99(55.9%) respondents disagrees that CCS is not accessible. 148(41.8%) respondents disagrees with not been released by their husbands to go for CCS screening. Virtually all the respondents 149(42.1%) negates their culture being against CCS. 93(10.5%) respondents agrees that nurses do advocate for cervical cancer screening. There is no medical indication to go for cervical cancer screening 108 (61.1%) of the respondents disagree with this factor. 125 (70.6%) of the respondents opined that CCS money should be subsidized. The researchers within this study are of the opinion that rigorous health campaigns need to still be done as awareness and screening for this kind of cancer seems to be low. Nurses come in contact with patients on a daily basis and adequately sensitizing the nurses will go a long way in making the patients knowledgeable about this procedure and the benefits which accrue from undertaking this procedure.

[A. O. Akinpelu, O. A Agboola, E.T Umezurike. Factors Affecting Utilization Of Cervical Cancer Screening Services Among Nurses In A Teaching Hospital In Ibadan, Nigeria. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):46-52]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 8. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.08.

Key Words – Cervical Cancer, Screening, Nurses, Pap Smear

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Synthesis And Characterization Of Neodymium Doped Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles

Dr Jyotsna Chauhan*, Umesh chaubey

*HOD Department of Nanotechnology, Rajiv Ganhi Techanical University, Bhopal (M.P.), India

*Corresponding authors E-mail- jyotsnachauhan2006@gmail.com

Abstract: Nd doped NiO nonmaterial have been synthesized successfully by simple solzel method using ethanol glycol (eg) as capping agent. The nano particle have been characterized by using a combination of experimental technique likes X-ray diffraction (XRD), fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), photoluminances spectroscopy (PL), including UV visible absorption. The effect of Nd doped NiO surface morphology composition structural and optical properties, an empirical relation between the optical band gape given from absorption measurement and the particle and grain size given from XRD measurements has been developed and compared to the similar relation found the literature. The structure study confirm the formation of the hexagonal wurtzit NiO without any secondary phase in the Nd doped NiO sample. The optical observation measurement indicate the red shift in the absorption edge upon NiO doping. [1-5] Experimental results have demonstrated that the optical properties of glucose solution can be altered by the addition of nickel oxide nanoparticles. This finding is significant for optical glucose sensors. The present work is mainly focused on the growth and characterization of NiO nanoparticles suitable for gas sensing applications. Further investigations will be concentrated to improve the electrical properties of NiO nanoparticles by doping with appropriate elements and also to improve the gas sensing properties.

[Dr Jyotsna Chauhan, Umesh chaubey. Synthesis And Characterization Of Neodymium Doped Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):53-61]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 9. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.09.

Keywords: Synthesis; Characterization; Neodymium; Doped; Nickel Oxide Nanoparticle

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Investigate the Effect of Working Capital and Cash Holdings on Profitability of Companies Listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange

Bahram Asakereh ¹, Dr. Reza Abbasi ², Mehdi Basirat ³

^1.MA Student Department of Financial Management, Persian Gulf International Branch, Islamic Azad University Khorramshahr, Iran

².Assistant Professor,  Department of Industrial and Entrepreneurship Management, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran

^3.Assistant Porfessor, Department of E conomics, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

karami_m1358@yahoo.com

Abstract: The aim of present research is investigate the relationship between financial variables of working capital, Cash holdings and profitability. In this research, average of collection period, average of inventory turnover duration, average of debt payment period and free cash flow of the firm are independent variables and return on assets and return on capital are dependent variables. Also, Firm size and financial leverage are control variables. With regard to the research subject, statistical population of present research includes listed companies in Tehran Stock Exchange. In this research, selected samples were 77 companies. Data of this research has been collected by using the companies listed in Tehran Stock Exchange from the beginning of 2009 to the end of 2014. In this research, to test the hypothesis was used multiple regression analysis with the method of mixed data with the fixed effects. Research results indicated that there is a significant relationship between working capital and cash holdings and return on assets. Also, there is a significant relationship between working capital and return on capital.

[Bahram Asakereh, Dr. Reza Abbasi, Mehdi Basirat. Investigate the Effect of Working Capital and Cash Holdings on Profitability of Companies Listed in the Tehran Stock Exchange. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):62-68]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 10. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.10.

Key words: working capital, Cash holdings and profitability, return on assets, return on capital.

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Synthesis and Characterization of BFO Doped with Nickel

Dr Jyotsna Chauhan*, Poonam patel

*HOD Department of Nanotechnology, Rajiv Ganhi Techanical University, Bhopal (M.P.), India

*Corresponding authors E-mail: jyotsnachauhan2006@gmail.com

 Abstract: Motivated by the previous investigations of multiferroic material bismuth ferrite, it stimulates further efforts to synthesize perovskite solution BiFeO3 as well as the isovalently substituted BiFeO3, i.e. BiFe (1-x)MxO3 (0≤x≤0.2) and in order to track their phase transformations at different compositions and develop different synthesis methods that can curb the formation of impurity phases. Chemical route can be used to synthesize nanocrystalline undoped and Ni-doped bismuth ferrite with perovskite structure and crystallite size of about 14nm and 15.4 nm, respectively. Rise in doping concentration leads to generation of secondary phase, thus dopant concentration is maintained to 5 mol%. Morphological analyses exhibits irregular polygonal to bimodal shape agglomerates with few interconnected pores. Dielectric constant for the undoped bismuth ferrite is about 100, while for 5 mol% Ni doped sample it is noted around 600 (at low frequency). Such drastic change leads to higher polarizability which also enhances ferroelectricity with Ni doping on perovskite bismuth ferrite. Both nanocrystalline and Ni-doped BFO exhibits super paramagnetic nature due to suppression of spin cycloid magcycloid magnetic moment. Saturation magnetization of Ni-doped is slightly lower than for undoped BFO due to smaller crystallite size.

[Jyotsna Chauhan, Poonam patel. Synthesis and Characterization of BFO Doped with Nickel. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):69-85]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 11. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.11.

Keywords: ferroelectricity, XRD, FTIR

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Study on the Prevelece of Tick Speceies and Assosciated Risk Factors in Bambasi District of the Benishangul Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia

1Bossena Fantahun, 1Mulugeta Zerihun, 1Gutema Gudeta, 1Mokonen Golassa, 1Yami Bote and 2Birhanu Eticha

2Assosa Regional Veterinary Diagnostic, Surveillance, Monitoring and Study Laboratory, P.O. Box: 326,
Assosa, Ethiopia; email: makriyana27@gmail.com
Benishangul Gumuz Regional State Livestock and Fisheries Resource Development Agency, P.O Box 30,
Assosa, Ethiopia; email: brihanueticha12@gmail.com

Abstract: The distribution and abundance of bovine tick species in Bambasi districted was studied from October 2017 to November 2017. Adult tick was collected from eight sites a total of 447 local cattle which were under extensive management system. A total of 3566 adult ticks collected from half body part times two were identified, in which two species belong to Amblyomma, one species belong to genus of Boophilus, two species Rhipicephalus and one species belong to genus Hyaloma, of all the total tick collections, boophylus, Amblyomma, Hyalomma and Rhipicephlus constituted 40.8%, 39.3%,0.30% and 37.82%respectively. The tick species encountered were B. decoloratus (40.8%), A. variegatum (38.4%) R. evertsi-evertsi (24.02%), R.praetextatus (13.8%) A. cohaerens (0.09%) and H.m, rufipes (0.30). The burden of ticks on cattle by their age group (1<year, 1-3 year and >3 year had statistically significant difference (p<0.05), (mean =1.7 tick /head, mean=7.8 tick/head/mean =16.9 tick/head) respectively in the study area. The study result indicates that the favorable predilection sits of Boophilus species are dewlap, back and hoof, Amblyoma species are found most of the time ventral body part and hoof, because of long mouth part. Adult R. evertsi–evertsi had a strong predilection site is under tail as well as ano-vulav areas. The body condition also indicates high infestation in poor body condition and less infestation in good body condition the burden of tick in body condition (poor, medium and good has statically significance (p<0.05), (mean=12.9tick/head, mean=8.7tick/head, mean=4.1tick/head) respectively in the study area. In finalize tick should be managed at the level that they cause no more economic loss; since there is no single method that adequately control the problem of ticks and tick borne diseases, combination of available techniques to produce an integrated system of tick management is necessary; further studies on the distribution pattern of tick species and their epidemiology are necessary for the continuous understanding of control strategies thereby bringing the tick number on livestock to numbers that are more manageable.
[ Bossena Fantahun, Mulugeta Zerihun, Gutema Gudeta, Mokonen Golassa, Yami Bote and Birhanu Eticha. Study on the Prevelece of Tick Speceies and Assosciated Risk Factors in Bambasi District of the Benishangul Gumuz Region, Western Ethiopia. Rep Opinion 2018;10(4):86-93]. ISSN 1553-9873 (print); ISSN 2375-7205 (online). http://www.sciencepub.net/report. 12. doi:10.7537/marsroj100418.12.

Key words: Bambasi/cattle tick/predilection site/tick prevalence/risk factors.

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