Dodoru Market is popular for its weekly Market day in Kebbi State. People converge at the market every Monday from various places to buy or sell. Survey of ticks on Camels and Cattles brought to Dodoru Market was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of Camel and Cattle ticks. A total of 90 animals (40 Camels and 50 Cattles) were examined. Five tick species were identified and prevalence was evaluated. Results revealed that 32 of the Camels were infested with prevalence of 35.6% and Cattles were also infested with 44.4% prevalence. Boophilus decoloratus has the highest prevalence of 29.1% in both Camels and Cattles. Thigh and abdomen were more susceptible to ticks species with preva
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