Identification of Ectoparasites in the Timor Deer (Cervus timorensis) at Kebun Binatang Konservasi Citra Satwa Celebes in South Sulawesi
Astri Caturutami Sjahid

Universitas Hasanuddin

Abstract

Parasitic disease that attacks Timor deer can occur if there is an environmental incompatibility. One of the parasitic diseases that have a ^zoonotic^ vector is ectoparasites. The disease can cause discomfort to death in deer. This study aims to identify the diversity of ectoparasite species in Timor deer at the Celebes Animal Image Conservation Zoo, South Sulawesi. This research was conducted in July 2020 with a number of samples taken from 10 Timor deer using diagnostic confirmation carried out in 2 stages, namely examination of clinical and laboratory symptoms. This research shows that the ectoparasites that have been found are the order Diptera, namely Chryzomia bezziana, Musca domestica, Cullicoides, and Hermetia illucens.

Keywords: Ectoparasite, Obligate, Facultative, Timor Deer

Topic: Zoonotic Disease and Tropical Disease