Research Article

Relationship between the Prevalence of Ectoparasites and Associated Risk Factors in Free-Range Pigs in Kenya

Table 2

Prevalence of ticks infesting pigs from the six divisions in Busia District.

DivisionPrevalence
(95% CI)
Proportion (%) relative to total infected
Rhipicephalus appendiculatus Boophilus decoloratus Amblyomma variegatum

Township33 (20.7–46)68370
Nambale39 (27.3–51.5)544635
Funyula31 (15.6–45.9)75250
Butula10 (0.3–19.7)25250
Matayos37 (25.3–47.7)93114
Budalangi10 (0–21.4)66033
Overall29.7 (24.6–34.9)703112