Publications by authors named "Asabe Cecilia Kogi"
Vet Parasitol
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Tick bites from the ectoparasite Amblyomma variegatum lead to mechanical injuries and undesirable histopathological changes in Yankasa sheep skins, impacting the quality of the resulting leathers.
- A study with infested and control sheep showed that tick bites resulted in significant keratinization and reduced the percentage elongation at break (PEB) of the leather, indicating decreased quality.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for increased awareness about the negative effects of tick infestations on sheep skin quality, which can lead to financial losses due to the production of low-value, unsuitable leathers.
