Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal

A study on Ixodid Ticks' Diversity and Seasonal Dynamics on Cows, Buffalo and Dogs in Thi- Qar Provinces

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Widyan Gataa Washel

Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Thi-Qar, Iraq

https://doi.org/10.36582/ksj.2026.168571.1017
Abstract
To determine and classify the seasonal distributions of the major hard tick species (Ixodidae) on cattle and dogs in the north, middle and south of Thi-Qar provinces, an observatory was conducted between January and December 2024. From 3.812 native cattle and dogs, 11333 mature hard ticks were recovered. To ascertain the seasonal diversity, samples were taken from the same province each month. Five species from two genera (Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus) were found; Hyalomma anatolicum (62.76%) and Rhipicephalus turanicus (37.24%) were the most prevalent ticks. In addition to the earlier research, there were environmental variances between each province.
To determine and classify the seasonal distributions of the major hard tick species (Ixodidae) on cattle and dogs in the north, middle and south of Thi-Qar provinces, an observatory was conducted between January and December 2024. From 3.812 native cattle and dogs, 11333 mature hard ticks were recovered. To ascertain the seasonal diversity, samples were taken from the same province each month. Five species from two genera (Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus) were found; Hyalomma anatolicum (62.76%) and Rhipicephalus turanicus (37.24%) were the most prevalent ticks. In addition to the earlier research, there were environmental variances between each province.

Keywords

Ixodidae
Seasonal Variation
Hyalomma anatolicum
Rhipicephalus turanicus
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Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal
Volume 12, Issue 3
Summer 2026
Pages 137-144

  • Receive Date 11 January 2026
  • Revise Date 21 February 2026
  • Accept Date 22 February 2026
  • First Publish Date 13 April 2026
  • Publish Date 01 July 2026

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