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Report on severe oriental cat flea (Ctenocephalides orientis) infestation in osmanabadi goats of central India

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Fleas (Insecta, Siphonaptera) are small, laterally flattened, wingless, and highly specialized insects. Fleas are one of the major haematophagous, belligerent ectoparasites which cause dermatitis in man and animals. Present study puts on record, severe oriental cat flea infestation on Osmanabadi goat kids at Chhattisgarh state in central India. During farm investigations, twelve ailing kids showed flea infestation, lethargy, pale mucous membrane, weight loss and dehydration. From infested goats, about 1395 fleas were collected in 70% alcohol and identified as Ctenocephalides orientis. Haematology of ailing kids revealed marked leucocytosis with neutrophilia, erythrocytic anisocytosis, microcytic hypochromic anaemia and absence of haemoparasites. Necropsy of two kids which succumbed to flea infestation revealed profound anaemic changes characterised by paleness in vital organs. Infested kids and adult goats were treated with Fipronil spray (0.25% w/v), haematinics and the farm manager was advised to follow hygienic practices in the farm. For the protection of animals from flea infestation, it is necessary to adopt a combined approach which involves judicious use of insecticides along with the adoption of proper managemental practices.

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Authors are highly thankful to the Dean, College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Anjora and the Director of Research Services, Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg for providing the necessary facilities to carry out the research work.

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This study was not funded by any research grant. This study was conducted with available facilities at the institute.

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  1. Department of Veterinary Parasitology, College of Veterinary Science and AH, Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, 491001, Durg, C.G, India

    Savita Bisen & S. Pal

  2. Department of Veterinary Pathology, College of Veterinary Science and AH, Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, 491001, Durg, C.G, India

    Devesh Kumar Giri & R. C. Ghosh

  3. Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, College of Veterinary Science and AH, Chhattisgarh Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, 491001, Durg, C.G, India

    Girish K. Mishra

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Bisen, S., Giri, D.K., Mishra, G.K. et al. Report on severe oriental cat flea (Ctenocephalides orientis) infestation in osmanabadi goats of central India. Int J Trop Insect Sci 42, 2819–2825 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-022-00765-y

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