Ectoparasites infestation of free-ranging hedgehog (Etelerix algirus) in north western Libya

The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of ectoparasites in hedgehogs (Etelerix algirus) in north western region of Libya. Seventy hedgehogs were sampled, and 39 (55.7%) were infested with external parasites. A total of 44 ticks, 491 fleas were collected from the infested hedgehogs and fo...

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Main Authors: M.M. Hosni, A.A. El Maghrbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tripoli University 2014-02-01
Series:Open Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:http://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/2014/Volume%204%20(1)/OVJ-132-10-13%20M.M.%20Hosni%20and%20A.A.%20El%20Maghrbi.pdf