Status of the tick-borne diseases in sheep and goats in Turkey.

A serological survey using Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Test (IFAT) for Babesia ovis infection of sheep has been carried out in different geographical regions of Turkey. The results indicated that 71.6% of 141 sheep in Black Sea region, 70.

Status of tick infestation of sheep and goats in Turkey.

Results of the identification and prevalence of ticks collected from 5,887 sheep, 2,125 goats and 1,079 stables during the period of 2 years in Ankara and Elazig provinces, Turkey, are given together with a map showing the areas surveyed. Distribution of ticks in the provinces is reported as well.