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

Washel, Widyan Gataa

doi:10.36582/ksj.2026.168571.1017

	A study on Ixodid Ticks' Diversity and Seasonal Dynamics on Cows, Buffalo and Dogs in Thi- Qar Provinces
Al-Kunooze Scientific Journal
Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 April 2026
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.36582/ksj.2026.168571.1017
Author
Widyan Gataa Washel^*
Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Sciences, University of Thi-Qar, Iraq
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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