International Science Community Association Research Journal of Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sciences 14 1 2026 05 24 Prevalence of Ectoparasites in Cattle from Nandagaon-Peth Block, District Amravati, Maharashtra, India 1 5 EN Hande Gayatri 1 Department of Zoology, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati- 444 603, MS India Tekode Rohit 2 Department of Zoology, Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati- 444 603, MS India > Research Paper 2025 11 16 2026 05 24 Ectoparasites represent a significant constraint to livestock productivity and health, particularly in tropical regions. The present study was carried out to determine the prevalenceof ectoparasites in cattle of Nandagaon-Peth Block, District Amravati, Maharashtra. A total of 5060 animals (cows, buffaloes) were examined between June 2023 and March 2024. Ectoparasites were collected by handpicking and dragging methods, preserved in 70–80% ethanol, and identified morphologically. The major ectoparasites identified were Rhipicephalus microplus (ticks), Acariform mites, and lice (Phthiraptera). Infestation was higher in young animals (1–6 months) and buffaloes compared to other hosts. Seasonal variation revealed higher prevalence during monsoon months, declining in summer. The study highlights the economic and health implications of ectoparasite infestation in livestock and emphasizes the need for integrated control measures. Copyright@ International Science Community Association