Geographical distribution of hypodermosis (Hypoderma sp.) in Northern Punjab, Pakistan.

Summary The purpose of the present study to determine the geographical distribution of Hypoderma in the Northern Punjab, Pakistan. One thousand cows were examined by palpation method for the presence of warbles in different areas from northern Punjab from August 2010 to February 2011. The overall prevalence was 18.40% with significant differences in the geographical distribution of Hypoderma, when the grazing pattern, Topography, Water Bodies and Village were considered in different geographic areas. The prevalence was higher in hilly and semi-hilly areas as compared to the plane areas.