Oestrus ovis Infestation in Sheep Examined at Al-kharj Slaughterhouses, Saudi Arabia: Epidemiological Associations, Clinical Signs and Serum Mineral Concentrations
Background: Oestrus ovis is an important cause of myiasis in sheep and goats, mainly affecting the upper respiratory tract and causing sneezing, nasal discharge and respiratory discomfort. Infection may also reduce animal productivity through poor weight gain, decreased milk yield and, in severe cases, mortality. Metho...